Recent Posts in Trusts Category
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 Nov 15, 2016 By
With the divorce rate in the United States averaging around 50 percent, it’s understandable why we have millions of blended families. Since there are so many complicated family situations, a lot ...
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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 Sep 6, 2016 By
A large percentage of American workers have a retirement account of some sort, whether it’s an IRA or a 401(k), therefore, it’s important to know how to properly plan for these assets in ...
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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 12, 2016 By
Divorce is difficult, whether you’ve been married for 5 years or 25, but it’s especially hard on couples who have been married for decades, who spent years putting money into savings, ...
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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 Jan 26, 2016 By
Today, there are more singles than ever before. With the divorce rate being 50 percent for first marriages and even higher for second and third marriages, it’s not surprising that America has a ...
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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 29, 2015 By
Can you disinherit your child? A parent can disinherit their children in all states, except Louisiana – but only under limited circumstances. In Louisiana, you can’t disinherit a child who ...
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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 Aug 25, 2015 By
Working with disabled clients and their family members is one of the most rewarding aspects of an estate planning attorney's job. One of the most important reasons for working with a young, ...
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Posted on Jun 30, 2015 By
If you're a parent, you likely want some, if not the majority of your estate to go to your children. In the scheme of things, this is the ultimate goal, however, if your children are minors, ...
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