Last July, the America was shocked and saddened by the death of the famous singer Amy Winehouse. The 27-year-old passed away from an accidental alcohol poisoning in her home in London. When she passed ...
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Posted on Mar 28, 2012 By Matt Butterworth
American Indians have a unique heritage within the United States. These tribes are loyal to their descendants and take great pride in their family relations. According to the 2004 Probate Reform Act, ...
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Posted on Mar 21, 2012 By Matt Butterworth
Whitney Houston's untimely death on February 11 th 2012 came as a shock to the world. Singers mourned the stars' passing at the Grammy's the following Sunday, and news stations quickly ...
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Posted on Mar 14, 2012 By Matt Butterworth
While probate is normally the best way to divide a decedent's estate, there are other ways to handle assets without going through this process. One option is called a death deed transfer. This ...
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Posted on Mar 7, 2012 By Matt Butterworth
When people think of probate, most often they associate the term with decedent's estates, trust proceedings, guardian proceedings, and more. Yet probate courts work with a variety of cases. One of ...
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Posted on Mar 1, 2012 By Matt Butterworth