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Posted on Dec 20, 2016 By
The majority of Americans understand the reasons why they need a will. After all, most adults are very familiar with wills, but less people understand living trusts. Often, estate planning attorneys ...
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Posted on Dec 6, 2016 By
Let’s say that your close family member or friend passed away and you were surprised to learn that he or she named you as the executor of their will. You may be honored to take on the job, or ...
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Posted on Nov 1, 2016 By
After someone passes away, an executor or personal representative will be appointed to administer their estate during probate proceedings. The executor/personal representative will gather the ...
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Posted on Oct 4, 2016 By
When someone passes away, the probate process is usually straightforward. Once the decedent’s debts and taxes are paid off, the remaining assets are distributed to the heirs of the estate. Once ...
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Posted on Aug 23, 2016 By
Carrying out the job of an executor is no easy task. At first, it seems like an honor, but as time passes the executor soon realizes that it’s not all sunshine and roses. When people write their ...
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Posted on Aug 9, 2016 By
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If you are like most people, you want to leave as much money as possible to your spouse, children, grandchildren or other heirs, and you want to limit court costs and legal fees as much as possible so ...
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Posted on Jul 26, 2016 By
In April of 2016, Prince died without a will, meaning Prince died “intestate.” Considering the size of Prince’s estate, it could take years to sort out. The fact that Prince died ...
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Posted on Jun 14, 2016 By
If you have been appointed as an executor of an estate, you may be wondering if you really need a probate attorney. A job well done as an executor means you need to be good at math, and you must pay ...
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Posted on May 3, 2016 By
Probate is a court-supervised process where a decedent’s will is validated, an executor or personal representative is appointed, and the decedent’s affairs are wrapped up – all under ...
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Posted on Apr 19, 2016 By
If you are about to begin the estate planning process, you may be thinking ahead to probate and wondering, “Should I arrange my estate so that it avoids probate altogether?” This is a good ...
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Posted on Apr 5, 2016 By
If you are an heir or beneficiary to an estate, you may have imagined that receiving an inheritance is much like it’s depicted on film. The decedent’s heirs gather in the attorney’s ...
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Posted on Feb 23, 2016 By
Probate is a court-supervised process where an executor or personal representative pays off the decedent’s debts, transfers legal title of the decedent’s property to the heirs, pays the ...
Continue reading "Mistakes Made By Personal Representatives" »
Posted on Jan 12, 2016 By
By drafting a will, you’re telling the world whom you want to receive your assets after you pass away. If you die without one, it’s up to the state to decide who gets what, regardless of ...
Continue reading "Reasons to Consider a Pour-Over Will" »
Posted on Dec 15, 2015 By
After you’ve spoken to an estate planning attorney and learned the basic concepts of estate planning, next you’ll need to consider which people will help you carry out your wishes for your ...
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Posted on Oct 20, 2015 By
What is estate tax? As the owner of assets and property, it is a tax on your right to transfer your property when you die. The estate tax consists of an accounting of everything that you own or have ...
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Posted on Sep 8, 2015 By
You've probably heard all about the living trust and how it can be used to "avoid probate" when you pass away. Probate is the court-supervised process of validating a will, appointing an ...
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Posted on Jul 14, 2015 By
Settling your loved one's estate can be difficult, but conducting two separate probates in different states can be even harder. If a decedent lived in one state, and passed with solely owned ...
Continue reading "An Overview of Ancillary Probate" »
Posted on Jun 16, 2015 By
Second marriages can be rewarding on so many levels, namely a second chance at happiness. If you're like a lot of couples, you and your spouse have children from previous relationships, and you ...
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Posted on Jun 2, 2015 By
If you have been appointed as an executor or an administrator of an estate, in the eyes of the law you are what is called a fiduciary. A fiduciary is an individual whom another has placed a great deal ...
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Posted on May 19, 2015 By
If you're considering meeting with an attorney to draw up the customary estate planning documents, you may be wondering what happens when people die without a will. First, it's important to ...
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Posted on Apr 21, 2015 By
While some families are transparent about their intentions over how their assets will be distributed upon their death, others keep the details to themselves and prefer to have their heirs learn about ...
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Posted on Apr 7, 2015 By
What is probate? Probate is the court-supervised process of validating a decedent's will, paying off the decedent's debts, and ensuring that the decedent's assets go to the rightful ...
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Posted on Mar 24, 2015 By
When is the last time that you took a look at your beneficiary designations? If it's been a long time, you may find that the people you put down 5, 10, or 15 years ago are not who you would put ...
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Posted on Mar 10, 2015 By
When a person passes away, they typically provide a will that designates heirs of their property and assets. In some states, taxes are placed on the property beneficiaries inherit. These states ...
Continue reading "Will I Have to Pay Inheritance Tax?" »
Posted on Feb 24, 2015 By
Probate is used to distribute a decedent's assets and property to their beneficiaries. This process is often dreaded by those facing it. Not only is it emotionally challenging to navigate the ...
Continue reading "Avoid Costly Delays in Probate By Planning Now" »
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