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Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof…

Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog

By Texas Tech University School of Law Professor Gerry W. Beyer.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/trusts_estates_prof/

Jun 19
Naming Successors on 529 Plan

Naming Successors on 529 Plan

529 plans, or tax-advantaged education savings plans, allow parents to submit a form naming primary and secondary successors. Parents that pass away without naming a successor are at risk of having the state assign someone they don’t trust…
Jun 19
Civil Union Rights and Responsibilitie

Civil Union Rights and Responsibilitie

When Colorado’s civil union law took effect in May, 67 couples received their civil union licenses giving them rights and responsibilities akin to marriage. Included in these new rights is the ability to cover partners as dependents on…
Jun 19
GOP Continues Efforts to Repeal Estate Tax

GOP Continues Efforts to Repeal Estate Tax

Senator John Thune (R-South Dakota) and House Representative Kevin Brady (R-Texas) just announced their plan to reintroduce legislation aimed at permanently repealing the estate tax. Republican leadership believes repealing the “death…

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Probate, Trusts and Estate Law…

Probate, Trusts and Estate Law Blog

Cover international estate planning considerations, sophisticated estate planning techniques, answers to common estate planning questions, and probate, estate and gift tax law By Janet Brewer.

http://www.brewerlawblog.com

Aug 17
Update: Estate and Gift Tax Laws for the Rest of 2012

Update: Estate and Gift Tax Laws for the Rest of 2012

Continued uncertainty due to Congress's delays At just about this time last year I posted a blog article called What to Expect of the Estate Tax in 2011. Well, another year has now passed and the estate and gift tax laws are still in…
Aug 17
The Importance of Special Needs Trust

The Importance of Special Needs Trust

A sad case currently before the San Francisco Probate Court, In the Matter of the Fiorani Living Trust, deals with the tragic issue of what happens when a person abuses his position as trustee over a special needs trust meant to protect an…
Aug 15
Can you (and should you) control your heirs from beyond the grave?

Can you (and should you) control your heirs from beyond the grave?

The Wall Street Journal ran an interesting article this weekend examining the extent to which gift givers can exert control over their heirs once they are dead and gone. The article reveals several things that might surprise you given the…

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Utah Estate Planning

Covers estate planning, probate, trusts and wills in Utah. By Jason C. Hunter.

http://www.utahestateplanning.typepad.com/

Jun 19
Managing Finances for Your Parent

Managing Finances for Your Parent

Even when everyone is on the same page, a family is in touchy territory when adult children must begin to manage their elderly parents' finances … But the shift can be less stressful if everyone takes it slow, seeks advice and remembers…
Jun 18
Warning – Your Ex-Spouse May Inherit Your Life Insurance!

Warning – Your Ex-Spouse May Inherit Your Life Insurance!

When Warren Hillman died in 2008 at the age of 66, his assets included a life insurance policy worth $124,558.03. For the past five years his ex-wife and his widow have been fighting over that money. [On June 3, 2013] the U.S. Supreme Court…
Jun 17
Planning for Your Digital Asset

Planning for Your Digital Asset

BOB GINSBERG, a retired production manager for an educational publisher, is worried that he does not know any of the logins and passwords for online accounts belonging to his partner or brother and they do not know his. At 72, he said his…

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NJ Family Issues

Focuses on New Jersey divorce and estate planning. By Paul G. Kostro.

http://www.kostrolaw.com/NJFamilyIssues

Jun 18
Relief from judgment where the judgment or order has been satisfied, released or discharged, or a prior judgment or order upon which it is based has been reversed or otherwise vacated, or it is no longer equitable that the judgment or order should have prospective application

Relief from judgment where the judgment or order has been satisfied, released or discharged, or a prior judgment or order upon which it is based has been reversed or otherwise vacated, or it is no longer equitable that the judgment or order should have prospective application

Law Lessons from STEVEN M. ELLIOTT, individually and d/b/a ELLIOT RACING STABLE AND STANLEY FORD VS. JOHN GREEN, Individually and d/b/a PINNACLE RACING STABLE, App. Div., A-4967-11T1, May 17, 2013: Rule 4:50-1(e) provides for relief from…
Jun 18
It is especially inappropriate to grant summary judgment when discovery is incomplete

It is especially inappropriate to grant summary judgment when discovery is incomplete

Law Lessons from NEW JERSEY ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES VS. ROBERT BLACKBURN, App. Div., A-4788-11T4, May 17, 2013: The Supreme Court has held that “it is especially inappropriate to grant summary judgment when discovery is…
Jun 18
The discovery rules were designed to eliminate, as far as possible, concealment and surprise in the trial of lawsuits to the end that judgments rest upon real merits of the causes and not upon the skill and maneuvering of counsel

The discovery rules were designed to eliminate, as far as possible, concealment and surprise in the trial of lawsuits to the end that judgments rest upon real merits of the causes and not upon the skill and maneuvering of counsel

Law Lessons from JUSTIN J. MOORE VS. PIERSOL HOMES, ET AL., App. Div., A-2062-11T1, May 17, 2013: “The discovery rules were designed to eliminate, as far as possible, concealment and surprise in the trial of lawsuits to the end that…

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Idaho Estate Planning

Covers estate planning, elder law, veterans benefits and special needs trusts. By Mark E. Wight.

http://idahoestateplanning.typepad.com/idaho_estate_planning/

Jun 19
Trust Fund Baby Doesn't Have to be an Insult in Idaho

Trust Fund Baby Doesn't Have to be an Insult in Idaho

Many wealthy people worry about the potentially corrosive effect of making their children superrich. Not Larry Ellison. The Oracle founder and CEO, the third richest man in the United States — worth $43 billion, according to FORBES’…
Jun 18
Conservation Easement as Charitable Gift in Idaho

Conservation Easement as Charitable Gift in Idaho

When you make a charitable contribution of anything other than money or marketable securities, there will always be a valuation issue. At least, it will usually be clear what it is that you are giving away. A conservation easement is…
Jun 17
Taking Care of Elderly Parent's Finances in Boise, Idaho

Taking Care of Elderly Parent's Finances in Boise, Idaho

"When they are having trouble understanding bills and writing checks it might be time to step in, slowly, at the ground level," Kolinsky said adding that if parents initiate a discussion, the ideal time would be when they are in…

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Estate Law Canada

Covers estate planning topics, trusts, probate, Enduring Powers of Attorney, health care directives, incapacity issues and elder law. By Lynne Butler.

http://estatelawcanada.blogspot.com/

Jun 19
When your parents die in debt, kids do not come first

When your parents die in debt, kids do not come first

There is an article in the Financial Post that talks about the fact that seniors often die with debts. The main point of the article is that the surviving spouse and kids are not responsible for the deceased's debts if the debts were only in…
Jun 19
Death! 41 Historic Demise

Death! 41 Historic Demise

As an estate planning lawyer, I ask my clients a lot of "what if?" questions. What if your spouse passes away before you do? What if you have a big tax bill to pay? And so on. I tell my clients that I am trying to cover off all…
Jun 17
5 celebrity estate planning mistake

5 celebrity estate planning mistake

Stories about the rich and famous folks of the world have lots of value as pure entertainment; most of us love to read about those we love, or love to hate. These stories also have plenty of value to us ordinary people as examples of what can…

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Sheri R. Abrams Disability Blog

Covers Social Security disability law and special needs trusts.

http://sheriabrams.com/blog

Jun 18
VA Launches Hotline for Women Veteran

VA Launches Hotline for Women Veteran

The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a new hotline —1-855-VA-WOMEN (1-855-829-6636) — to receive and respond to questions from Veterans, their families and caregivers about the many VA services and resources available…
Jun 7
What are the Types of Accommodations That Colleges and Universities Must Make for Students with Disabilitie

What are the Types of Accommodations That Colleges and Universities Must Make for Students with Disabilitie

Accommodations for students with disabilities may include testing accommodations like extended time, use of assistive technology, a different environment to take the test to minimize distractions, breaks during testing, use of a reader, use…
May 31
When a current employee with a disability is no longer able to perform their present job duties, even with reasonable accommodations, due to their disability, what steps should the employer take?

When a current employee with a disability is no longer able to perform their present job duties, even with reasonable accommodations, due to their disability, what steps should the employer take?

Under the ADA the employer should reassign the individual to a vacant or different position for which the employee is qualified, unless it would cause undue hardship to the employer.

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Covers practice tips and new legal developments of particular interest to California legal professionals. The CEB blog covers a wide range of practice areas from estate planning to civil litigation, along with posts relating to the practice of law generally.

http://blog.ceb.com

Jun 19
Be Ready to Pounce on Objections in a Deposition

Be Ready to Pounce on Objections in a Deposition

Just as you should know what objections to make in a deposition, you need to anticipate opposing counsel’s objections and know how to respond to them. Keep in mind that opposing counsel must object to any error or irregularity in a…
Jun 17
Attorney-Client E-Communication

Attorney-Client E-Communication

E-mail is a wonderfully fast and efficient way for attorneys and their clients to communicate and transmit information. But with this new technology comes new risks and the necessity to educate your clients on e-mail security. Protecting…
Jun 14
Prepping Your Client for Cross-Examination

Prepping Your Client for Cross-Examination

Most cases are won by witnesses and evidence, not by attorneys. Preparing your client to tell his or her own story effectively is an important aspect of trial and can make your case. Preparation of your client for cross-examination should…

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Toronto Estate Law Blog

Covers estate litigation, ethics, executors & trustees, succession planning and wills. Includes podcasts on estate and succession planning. By Hull & Hull.

http://estatelaw.hullandhull.com/

Jun 19
The Cherished Family Cottage

The Cherished Family Cottage

As the Canada Day long weekend approaches, many begin looking forward to the start of a relaxing, sun-filled summer with family and friends. Children are finishing up the school year and parents are planning activities for their…
Jun 18
Joint Tenancy and Bankrupt Estates - Who Gets the House?

Joint Tenancy and Bankrupt Estates - Who Gets the House?

Most people are fairly familiar with the distinction between a property that is held on a joint-tenancy and one held in tenancy-in-common. Under most circumstances, when one joint-tenant dies, title to the property vests in the surviving…
Jun 17
The End of the Secret Swiss Bank Account

The End of the Secret Swiss Bank Account

The End of the Secret Swiss Bank Account: In the world of International banking, two the most terrifying phrases to be uttered in a board room are “money laundering” and “terrorist financing”. This is especially so for…

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Cooper Elder Law

Covers Ohio estate planning, nursing home protection and qualifying for veterans benefits. By Thom L. Cooper Company, LPA.

http://cooperelderlaw.com/our-blog/

Jun 16
Does my successor trustee need to liquidate the living trust assets in order to distribute the assets?

Does my successor trustee need to liquidate the living trust assets in order to distribute the assets?

Answer: No. Liquidation of the living trust assets is not required unless specifically required by the terms of the trust. The successor trustee is typically given the freedom to distribute assets directly to the heirs…
Jun 15
How do you dissolve the living trust?

How do you dissolve the living trust?

Answer: A living trust may be revoked and unfunded by the person creating the trust (Settlor) during their lifetime which will result in the trust being dissolved or, a living trust is effectively dissolved at your death, once all of…
Jun 9
Can I revoke my living trust?

Can I revoke my living trust?

Answer: Yes. The individual who creates the living trust (Settlor) reserves the right to revoke it at any time. Contact us for a free consultation. DISCLAIMER – Every case is different because every case is different. This…

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All About Estates

Covers estates, trusts, tax, litigation, guardianship and elder care.

http://www.allaboutestates.ca/

Jun 19
Review your estate plan regularly

Review your estate plan regularly

Why it is important to review your estate plan.
Jun 18
Deleb

Deleb

If you are a celbrity or think you have a chance at becoming famous, then you should think about creating a holographic image of yourself now, while you still have full artistic control.
Jun 17
To Plead or not to Plead: Pleadings vs. Orders for Direction

To Plead or not to Plead: Pleadings vs. Orders for Direction

The vast majority of will and power of attorney challenges proceed, at least initially, by way of application. However, formal pleadings can be a powerful tool and may, in fact, be required by the Rules of Civil Procedure. As such,…

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San Diego Estate Planning Lawyer…

San Diego Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

Covers estate planning topics such as conservatorship, guardianship, health care and advanced directive, living trusts, and probate. By Law Office of Scott D. Soady, A Professional Corporation

http://www.sandiegoestateplanninglawyerblog.com/

Jun 17
Should a Family Member Draft My Will?

Should a Family Member Draft My Will?

When it comes to drafting your last will and testament or other California estate planning documents, it’s important you work with an attorney who is not only knowledgeable and experienced, but also someone who is impartial and not…
Jun 14
Making Sure Your Power of Attorney Is Valid

Making Sure Your Power of Attorney Is Valid

A power of attorney is an important estate planning tool that authorizes another person to make decisions for you should you become incapable of making them yourself. A health care power of attorney is a document that specifically applies to…
Jun 12
Avoiding Ambiguity in an Irrevocable Educational Trust

Avoiding Ambiguity in an Irrevocable Educational Trust

Trusts are a common estate planning device used to shield assets from the probate process. Trusts also enable an individual (or married couple) to provide for the maintenance, education and health of family members by utilizing specific…

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Wisconsin Estate Planning

Covers Wisconsin estate planning, elder law, probate and trust administration, real estate law, business organization, and individual income tax preparation. By Tesar Law Group, S.C.

http://blog.tesarlaw.com/

Jun 19
Accurate Gift Tax Returns Can Literally Stop the Clock (on the IRS)

Accurate Gift Tax Returns Can Literally Stop the Clock (on the IRS)

Timely filing of an accurate gift tax return will start the statute of limitations running and avoid potential tax issues later.
Jun 17
If Death Occurs, What Becomes of the RMD on an Inherited IRA?

If Death Occurs, What Becomes of the RMD on an Inherited IRA?

Help your loved ones avoid hassle by communicating and keeping accurate records regarding your IRA.
Jun 14
Can You Transfer IRA Funds to Charity?

Can You Transfer IRA Funds to Charity?

For those individuals who have accumulated a lot of money in their IRA, but don’t need it to live one, may wish to take advantage of the charitable IRA rollover strategy.

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Florida Estate Planning Lawyer…

Florida Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

Covers estate planning, probate, taxes, elder law, business law and employment law issues. By David M. Goldman.

http://www.floridaestateplanninglawyerblog.com/

May 26
Man without will dies and State may get 40 Million

Man without will dies and State may get 40 Million

Forbes has reported that nearly 2.5 million Americans die each year without a will. While many states have default rules that define who will receive your assets, sometimes they do not cover your specific circumstances. Richard Blum, a…
May 14
The Advantages of Living Trusts: 6 Ways a Living Trust can Benefit Your Estate Plan

The Advantages of Living Trusts: 6 Ways a Living Trust can Benefit Your Estate Plan

Probate can have the reputation of being a nightmare, and many hate the idea of going through this process. If the idea of transferring your assets through probate daunts you, then you will be happy to know that living trusts can avoid…
May 9
The Future of Estate Planning: The Multigenerational Life Plan

The Future of Estate Planning: The Multigenerational Life Plan

Over the last year I worked with an intern in our office of a Law Review article for Texas Tech University. This article describes problems with current estate planning and takes the premise that most estate planners have become lazy because…

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Andrew Flusche, Virginia Lawyer

Covers small business, criminal, IP, and estate planning issues.

http://www.andrewflusche.com

Jun 19
Reckless Driving in Fredericksburg Penaltie

Reckless Driving in Fredericksburg Penaltie

If you’re facing a reckless driving in Fredericksburg ticket, you need to know what penalties you’re looking at. The maximum punishment for reckless driving can range up to one year in jail, a $2,500.00 fine and/or license…
Jun 18
Reckless Driving Penalties in Stafford, Virginia

Reckless Driving Penalties in Stafford, Virginia

When you’re faced with a reckless driving charge in Stafford County, Virginia, you may be wondering what the penalties are that you’re facing. Unfortunately, the information that you find online isn’t very helpful a lot of…
Jun 17
Virginia Reckless Driving – Out of State Driver

Virginia Reckless Driving – Out of State Driver

Are you an out of state driver who’s charged with Virginia reckless driving? You’re probably confused about whether or not you have to come to court and wondering what will happen. Why can’t you just pay this stupid ticket?…

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New York Probate and Estate…

New York Probate and Estate Administration Blog

Published by Stephen Bilkis & Associates

http://www.newyorkprobateestateadministration.com/

Jun 4
Executor of Will Sued

Executor of Will Sued

In a probate proceeding, the petitioner woman appeals from an order of the Surrogate's Court dated October 16, 2007, as, after a hearing, granted those branches of the motion of the opponent man, which were to disqualify the petitioner from…
Jun 3
Court Decides Property Dispute Among Family Member

Court Decides Property Dispute Among Family Member

The Facts of the Case: On 18 October 2007, a decedent died and is survived by his daughter-one and his granddaughters, A and B, the children of predeceased daughter-two, as his sole distributes. The decedent’s wife had predeceased him…
Jun 1
Court Decides Reasonable Attorneys Fees for Estate Administration

Court Decides Reasonable Attorneys Fees for Estate Administration

The Facts of the Case: On 22 February 2004, a resident of Hicksville died with a will dated 6 November 2002, months after a guardian was appointed on her behalf under Mental Health Law Article 81. The decedent left all of her property, other…

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Rule of Law

Covers British Columbia wills, trusts and estates law, elder law and estate litigation. By Stan Rule.

http://rulelaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 15
When is a Gift Not a Gift?

When is a Gift Not a Gift?

Law can be subtle. The same word can mean different things in different contexts.The National Foundation for Christian Leadership (“NFCL”) is a registered as a charity in Canadathat provides bursaries and scholarships to students…
Jun 9
Consultation on Testamentary Trust Tax Hike Open Until December 2, 2013

Consultation on Testamentary Trust Tax Hike Open Until December 2, 2013

The Department of Finance has announced that the consultation on proposed changes to the way income earned in trusts created in wills are taxed is open until December 2, 2013. Currently, testamentary trusts are taxed the same way as…
Jun 2
Does the Writing in Reasons for Judgment Have to be Original?

Does the Writing in Reasons for Judgment Have to be Original?

In a complex medical negligence case, Cojocaru v. BritishColumbia Women’s Hospital and Health Center, 2011 BCCA 192, the majority of the British Columbia Court of Appeal ordered a new trial on the basis that the trial judge copied large…

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Givner & Kaye Blog

Covers estate and tax planning.

http://www.givnerkaye.com/blog/

Jun 18
Tax Court Rules on Two 1031 Exchange Cases – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Income Tax Litigator Attorney Bruce Givner

Tax Court Rules on Two 1031 Exchange Cases – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Income Tax Litigator Attorney Bruce Givner

Two recent Tax Court cases show that investment property, which may be the subject of a tax deferred exchange under IRC Section 1031, may include property that is later converted into the owner's residence or that was previously the owner's…
Jun 18
International Fashion Designers, Dolce and Gabbana, Found Guilty of Major Tax Fraud in Italy. Will the IRS Now Come Calling? – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Income Tax Litigator Attorney Bruce Givner

International Fashion Designers, Dolce and Gabbana, Found Guilty of Major Tax Fraud in Italy. Will the IRS Now Come Calling? – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Income Tax Litigator Attorney Bruce Givner

Steffano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce are best known as international fashion designers to the rich and celebrities, such as Scarlett Johansson and Naomi Campbell. Now, like their competitor Valentino, they are also known as tax evaders.…
Jun 14
Records Leak Shows Offshore Financial Institutions Have Provided Secrecy and Coverup so Clients Can Avoid Taxes – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Income Tax Litigator Attorney Bruce Givner

Records Leak Shows Offshore Financial Institutions Have Provided Secrecy and Coverup so Clients Can Avoid Taxes – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Income Tax Litigator Attorney Bruce Givner

The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) has leaked the financial records relating to more than 120 thousand offshore companies, trusts, and individuals ranging from American professionals, European billionaires, and…

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The Elder & Disability Law Firm…

The Elder & Disability Law Firm Blog

Covers estate planning and elder law. By Esther Wang.

http://www.san-bernardino-elder-law.com/blog/

Jun 18
Who Can Benefit from Estate Planning?

Who Can Benefit from Estate Planning?

You may wonder if estate planning is right for you. Is it necessary, even if you don’t have millions of dollars and a lot of property to leave to your loved ones? No matter how much you have to give to your beneficiaries and heirs,…
Jun 15
Why Creating a Living Trust Is a Good Idea

Why Creating a Living Trust Is a Good Idea

If you’ve done even minimal research about estate planning, you’ve likely heard or read warnings about the lengthy probate process and its costs to your heirs and beneficiaries. Avoiding that process is the main benefit of a…
Jun 13
What Happens to My Pet When I Die?

What Happens to My Pet When I Die?

Shelters are filled with companion animals whose owners died without legal documents in place to provide for their care. Thousands of others become strays after their owners pass on. It’s a sad fact that pets may enjoy abundant love and…

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Parman & Easterday Blog

Covers elder law and estate planning.

http://www.parmanlaw.com/blog/

Jun 19
The Three Major Pitfalls of Joint Tenancy

The Three Major Pitfalls of Joint Tenancy

Too frequently people come to us and say, “I don’t know why I need to do any estate planning because my husband and I own everything jointly (otherwise known as joint tenancy).” Although joint tenancy is a powerful tool,…
Jun 17
Inform Executor of Life Insurance Policie

Inform Executor of Life Insurance Policie

Postmortem planning is the process of considering what will be taking place after you pass away. Stating your wishes in writing is part of the equation, but the plan must spring into action. If you utilize a last will to state your wishes…
Jun 14
Estate Taxes and Lottery Winning

Estate Taxes and Lottery Winning

Some people are insensitive to the damage that can be caused by the estate tax because they are not exposed. The estate tax exclusion is $5.25 million at the current time. If the value of your estate does not exceed this amount you may not…

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Walden & Pfannenstiel Blog

Covers bankruptcy and estate planning.

http://wplawpractice.com/blog/

Jun 13
Garnishments in Kansa

Garnishments in Kansa

Kansas garnishment is a procedure whereby the wages, money or intangible property of a person can be seized or attached pursuant to an order of garnishment issued by the court. An order of garnishment follows a judgment in most…
May 31
Do I automatically become responsible for my spouse’s pre-marital debt once we marry?

Do I automatically become responsible for my spouse’s pre-marital debt once we marry?

What’s Mine is Mine until it becomes Ours when we get married – right? Not necessarily. To some degree you have a choice on how much you decide to co-mingle when you get married. Maybe you will have a His, Her, and Our bank…
May 15
Where is a Kansas Bankruptcy Case Filed?

Where is a Kansas Bankruptcy Case Filed?

Bankruptcy cases are filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, which is a division of the Federal District Courts. Divorce, collection, probate and similar cases are filed in one of the 31 Kansas District Courts located sporadically throughout…

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North Carolina Estate Planning…

North Carolina Estate Planning Blog

Covers legal issues relating to wealth transfer, asset preservation, probate, and taxation. Published by Greg Herman-Giddens of Trust Counsel, P.A.

http://www.ncestateplanningblog.com/

Jun 19
Estate Planning Tips for Second Home

Estate Planning Tips for Second Home

North Carolina coastal properties from Corolla down to Sunset Beach are attractive investment homes that can be rented out during the summer season, used as a winter escape, and eventually a primary retirement home. Western North…
Jun 18
Estate Planning Steps Before 40

Estate Planning Steps Before 40

According to the North Carolina Office of State and Budget Management, as of 2012 there are over 3.5 million people in North Carolina between the ages of 18-44. In 20 years, approximately half will be close to retirement…
Jun 17
Tax Concerns When Modifying Trust

Tax Concerns When Modifying Trust

In May 2013, the Internal Revenue Service issued a Private Letter Ruling addressing tax concerns resulting from a trust modification agreement. PLRs are issued when a taxpayer directly requests guidance from the IRS on a specific matter. A…

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American Academy of Estate…

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys Blog

Provides legal marketing and estate planning legal updates.

http://www.aaepa.com/blog/

Jun 19
Forgotten Estate Taxe

Forgotten Estate Taxe

All estate planning attorneys know that Congress raised the applicable exclusion to $5.25 million for federal purposes. Years and years ago, the majority of states had “pick-up” taxes. In other words, they only had a tax to the…
Jun 17
Starting End-of-Life Discussions with The Conversation Project

Starting End-of-Life Discussions with The Conversation Project

While 60% of people indicate making sure their family is not burdened by tough decisions is “extremely important,” 56% have not communicated their end-of-life wishes. According to this 2012 survey of Californians by the California…
Jun 14
THE ACADEMY’S GREATEST HITS — Session 7, Asset Protection—Staying Out of Trouble

THE ACADEMY’S GREATEST HITS — Session 7, Asset Protection—Staying Out of Trouble

We are pulling together THE ACADEMY’S GREATEST HITS—1993 through 2013. There are eight courses that we’ll be offering to non-members at no charge during our 20th year, (members feel free to sign up and review!). Each week…

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Potter Law Firm Blog

Covers estate planning and elder law.

http://www.potterestateplanning.com/blog/

Jun 19
Why Is Medicaid Relevant to Seniors?

Why Is Medicaid Relevant to Seniors?

The Medicaid program is in place to provide a health care safety net for people who are without health insurance and in possession of sparse personal resources. For this reason you may wonder why Medicaid is relevant to senior citizens who…
Jun 17
QDOT: The Qualified Domestic Trust

QDOT: The Qualified Domestic Trust

The federal estate tax is a concern for high net worth individuals and their families. If you are not aware of the facts and you fail to take appropriate action, your wealth could be eroded considerably via the imposition of this death levy.…
Jun 14
Contested Estate Cases Coming to Reality TV

Contested Estate Cases Coming to Reality TV

Ever since the success of the reality show The People’s Court, more and more shows of this nature have popped up on the airwaves. Viewers apparently like to see people who are involved in disputes, and they may have another opportunity…

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New York Personal Injury Lawyer…

New York Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury law. By the Law Offices of Stephen Bilkis & Associates.

http://www.newyorkinjurylawyer247blog.com/

Aug 18
Child Injured in Car Accident

Child Injured in Car Accident

On October 31, 1958, a little girl was waiting in a mobile x-ray truck to be x-rayed. She was unaware that just behind the truck, a panel van was attempting to pull away from the curb. The panel van’s rear bumper became interlocked with…
Aug 18
Child Injured in Car Accident

Child Injured in Car Accident

On October 31, 1958, a little girl was waiting in a mobile x-ray truck to be x-rayed. She was unaware that just behind the truck, a panel van was attempting to pull away from the curb. The panel van’s rear bumper became interlocked…
Aug 7
Plaintiff Claims She was Defrauded

Plaintiff Claims She was Defrauded

The plaintiff in the case is Willie B. Sosa. The defendants in the case are Lorenzo Hines, Eddie Meyers, Harold Hall, and the Estate of Dessie Ree Meyers. The judge in the case is Arthur M. Schack. About the Case

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Lancaster Law Blog

Covers business law, employment law, estate planning, family law, and nonprofit law information for Lancaster County and Pennsylvania residents. From Russell, Krafft & Gruber.

http://www.lancasterlawblog.com/

Jun 17
Proposed Law Would Create Online State Construction Notices Directory

Proposed Law Would Create Online State Construction Notices Directory

Recognizing that in this day and age everyone is adept at using the internet (including my mother on Facebook), a pending house bill would move the world of mechanics' liens into the digital age and require contractors to preserve their…
May 30
What Rights Do Grandparents Have Under The Pennsylvania Custody Act?

What Rights Do Grandparents Have Under The Pennsylvania Custody Act?

Most people know that grandparents have some custody rights under Pennsylvania law. What they may not know is what exactly those rights are. What happens when a grandchild is taken out of the grandparents' custody when the parents have…
May 23
Lowering Blood Alcohol Content Levels for DUI

Lowering Blood Alcohol Content Levels for DUI

The National Transportation Safety Board caused a stir recently when it recommended lowering the blood alcohol level for driving under the influence to .05 percent nationwide. The legal limit in Pennsylvania, as well as in almost every…

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Florida Elder Law and Estate…

Florida Elder Law and Estate Planning

Provides news and views on current topics in elder law, estate planning, wills and trusts, caregiver issues, probate and estate administration, Medicaid and Veterans benefits, other issues of importance to seniors and their families. By Joseph S. Karp.

http://karplaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 18
A joke that may not go over well with your financial institutions!

A joke that may not go over well with your financial institutions!

A colleague from the American Association of Trust, Estate and Elder Law Attorneys recently reported a true story that's well worth passing on to my readers: Hi Everyone, I had a very interesting case last week. Dad (88) had been…
Jun 8
Florida's has a large senior population but other states also greying fast

Florida's has a large senior population but other states also greying fast

Sure, Florida has a large numbers of retirees. No surprise there. But this may surprise you: Florida's over-65 population is not growing as fast, percentage wise, as in other states. In fact, it doesn't even crack the top ten. The state…
May 29
Bill would remove barriers preventing mentally competent disabled individual from establishing special needs trust

Bill would remove barriers preventing mentally competent disabled individual from establishing special needs trust

New federal legislation, if passed, will eliminate the barrier that currently prevents disabled but mentally competent people from setting up their own Special Needs Trusts (aka Supplemental Needs Trusts). Right now, under Title XIX of…

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Weiss Berzowski Brady LLP

Weiss Berzowski Brady has produced legal podcasts on a variety of topics.

http://www.wbb-law.com/multimedia/blog

Oct 15
Political Discussions in the Workplace

Political Discussions in the Workplace

Post by Anna M. Pepelnjak Once again, elections are fast approaching. Divisive issues are at stake. The sides are profoundly separated and the “middle ground” looks to be disappearing. So, what happens when folks having politically…
Oct 10
Lowering the Judgment Interest Rate – Help or Hindrance for Collection?

Lowering the Judgment Interest Rate – Help or Hindrance for Collection?

Post by Barry R. White Most of my clients understand that judgments accrue interest from the time they are entered until they are paid. However, there is some confusion among my clients as to how to calculate interest because the rules…
Sep 25
Can You Believe It? The Government Did Something Right!

Can You Believe It? The Government Did Something Right!

Post by Sandy Swartzberg My grandfather, Sam, made the comment once that you are lucky if government is only twenty years behind where we are technologically. The JOBS Act is an example of this theory. The JOBS Act recognizes the influence…

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GTH Estate Planning Blog

Covers Washington estate planning and family law issues. By Gordon Thomas Honeywell.

http://www.gthestateplanning.com/

Jun 13
The Huber case: do self-settled asset protection trusts work? (1 of 3).

The Huber case: do self-settled asset protection trusts work? (1 of 3).

Don Huber was a land developer from Tacoma who used leverage (borrowing) to enhance his returns. His son got an MBA and came into the business. What had been a great business went terribly wrong in 2008. The land wasn't developing but the…
Jun 6
Case 2 of 2 on a trustee's duty to diversify.

Case 2 of 2 on a trustee's duty to diversify.

Mrs. Cooper died in 1978, providing in her Will that a trust was to be established to provide Mr. Cooper with income for his lifetime, and then go to her two children Richard and Joyce. Her estate was about $800,000. As executor Mr. Cooper…
May 30
Case 1 of 2 on a trustee's duty to diversify.

Case 1 of 2 on a trustee's duty to diversify.

The pleasantly named Baker Boyer National Bank held some liquid assets and 846 acres of farmland in a trust for the benefit of successive generations of the Garver family. The bank put the $194,000 of liquid assets into municipal bonds. …

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Ohio Social Security Disability…

Ohio Social Security Disability Blog

Covers family law, criminal law, and social security SSD/SSI ssues in Ohio. By the Law Offices of John T. Nicholson.

http://www.johntnicholson.com/ohiolawblog/

May 26
SSA ruling indicates that focus of disability inquiry should be on capacity to work, not ability to find a job

SSA ruling indicates that focus of disability inquiry should be on capacity to work, not ability to find a job

SSA ruling indicates that focus of disability inquiry should be on capacity to work, not ability to find a job SSR 64-47c The claimant, a high school graduate who had worked in various capacities in carpentry, including foreman and…
Mar 24
Social Security disability rules for Lupu

Social Security disability rules for Lupu

How to win my disability case for a lupus diagnosis? Systemic lupus erythematosus, or simply lupus, is evaluated in the immune system section of the Disability Evaluation Under Social Security disability handbook, more commonly known as the…
Feb 10
Delays in Ohio Social Security Disability claims hurt claimant

Delays in Ohio Social Security Disability claims hurt claimant

Social Security Disability Delays Impact Vulnerable Patients Unfortunately it is becoming all to common for those applying for Social Security Disability benefits to suffer delay after delay while their claims languish in a bureaucratic mess…

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Kevin A. Pollock BLAWG

Covers wills, trusts & estates, guardianships, tax and asset protection planning.

http://willstrustsestates.blogspot.com/

Jun 10
A Trust can Qualify for a Section 121 Deduction (For Sale of a Personal Residence)

A Trust can Qualify for a Section 121 Deduction (For Sale of a Personal Residence)

Typically, people take it for granted that there will not be any tax when they sell their personal residence. Technically, there is a tax, but the government also offers a limited exclusion under Section 121 of the Internal Revenue…
Jun 5
IRS FATCA Form 8938 and the FBAR Form TD F 90-22.1

IRS FATCA Form 8938 and the FBAR Form TD F 90-22.1

For US citizens and US permanent residents, you must file Form 8938 (also known as the FATCA Form) if your overseas investment assets are above $50,000 for an individual or $100,000 for a married couple (filing jointly) at year end.…
Jun 5
Receiving Gifts or an Inheritance from Relatives Oversea

Receiving Gifts or an Inheritance from Relatives Oversea

If you live in the United States and receive a gift from a family member who lives overseas who is not a US citizen, you should be aware that the IRS requires the US beneficiary to file Form 3520 to report the gift. You are also…

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Fiduciary Folio

Covers fiduciary (wills, estates, entity representations) law, particularly as applied in the State of Georgia. By Tanner Pittman.

http://www.tannerpittmanlaw.com/blog-fiduciary-folio.html

Oct 11
He had a power of attorney; there's nothing I can do . . .

He had a power of attorney; there's nothing I can do . . . 

. . . or is there?Often, a child or close friend of an elderly person will be granted a power of attorney to help the elder handle her financial affairs. Such power of attorney is usually quite broad, granting the trusted agent the…
Mar 26
Posthumous marriage and the pre-pre-nuptial agreement

Posthumous marriage and the pre-pre-nuptial agreement

Imagine that, instead of wedding billionaire Howard Marshall, Anna Nicole Smith had merely gotten engaged to him. Marshall, being as he was sixty years Smith's elder, then predeceases her, and Smith requests a posthumous wedding.
Mar 9
Estate tax trap for non-citizen

Estate tax trap for non-citizen

As Alpharetta, Georgia, probate attorneys at the Tieger Law Center rightly report this week, estate taxes can be devastating to non-US citizens.

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KEYTLaw

Covers Arizona and federal laws.

http://www.keytlaw.com/blog

Aug 8
The Best of Law Dog

The Best of Law Dog

Since law dog is all the rage, we thought we’d share the best of law dog. Check out all of law dog’s pictures here.
Jul 12
Starting Salaries For Law Grads Drops Significantly

Starting Salaries For Law Grads Drops Significantly

ABA Journal: New law grads in private practice are no longer taking home median paychecks in the six figures.
Jun 27
Late Mortgage Payments Down Significantly

Late Mortgage Payments Down Significantly

Equifax’s June edition of its National Consumer Credit Trends Report shows a sharp decline in the number of delinquent mortgage balances.

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Florida Probate Litigation

Covers corporate trustees, compensation disputes, contested guardianship proceedings, creditors' claims, homestead litigation, will construction litigation, and trust and estates litigation. By Juan C. Antunez.

http://www.flprobatelitigation.com/

Jun 10
5th DCA: Florida spendthrift trust survives creditor's constitutional challenge

5th DCA: Florida spendthrift trust survives creditor's constitutional challenge

Zlatkiss v. All America Team Concepts, LLC, --- So.3d ----, 2013 WL 2359108 (Fla. 5th DCA May 31, 2013) If a creditor is going to successfully pierce a debtor's corporate veil, it's probably going to be because the debtor operated his…
May 28
3d DCA: When can a probate court "reform" a settlement agreement to fix a drafting mistake?

3d DCA: When can a probate court "reform" a settlement agreement to fix a drafting mistake?

Sugar v. Guardianship of Stern, --- So.3d ----, 2013 WL 440122 (Fla. 3d DCA February 06, 2013) So here's the typical scenario at the end of a successful mediation conference: it's been a long day; the clients, the lawyers and the…
May 10
4th & 2d DCA on "in camera" review of privileged documents in probate litigation

4th & 2d DCA on "in camera" review of privileged documents in probate litigation

If you're an estate planner, it's only a matter of time until someone asks you to turn over a deceased client's estate planning file. Don't automatically say "yes," you'd be surprised (horrified!) by the ethical traps lurking in this…

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About Florida Law

Covers Florida estate planning and condo laws. By Sackrin & Tolchinsky.

http://aboutfloridalaw.com

Jun 18
Florida Deficiency Foreclosure Claims: Now, One Year Statute of Limitations Deadline on Banks to Pursue the Deficiency

Florida Deficiency Foreclosure Claims: Now, One Year Statute of Limitations Deadline on Banks to Pursue the Deficiency

In Florida, when the mortgage balance is more than the sales price on the home in foreclosure, there is a “deficiency” amount left when the sales proceeds are deducted from the home loan balance due. That “deficiency”…
Jun 13
Infographic: How Americans are Spending Money in Home Improvement

Infographic: How Americans are Spending Money in Home Improvement
Jun 11
Florida Governor Signs Foreclosure Reform Bill HB 87 Into Law: Constitutional Violations of Due Process and Ex Post Facto Prohibitions Must Be Fought in Florida Court

Florida Governor Signs Foreclosure Reform Bill HB 87 Into Law: Constitutional Violations of Due Process and Ex Post Facto Prohibitions Must Be Fought in Florida Court

Governor Rick Scott sat down at his Governor’s desk on June 7, 2013, picked up his pen and signed lots of bills into law that were sent to him by the Florida Legislature. Rick Scott signed things like the Veteran’s Organizations…

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New York Probate & Estate…

New York Probate & Estate Litigation Blog

Covers probate news, procedures and resources. By Philip M. Bernstein.

http://www.nyprobatelitigation.com/

Jun 16
How To Avoid An Estate Fight

How To Avoid An Estate Fight

When asked for advice as to how to avoid the destructive kind of litigation which characterizes a contested estate, many lawyers will probably opt for a well-constructed in terrorem clause --a legal poison pill which threatens a…
Jun 5
Hugette Clark Saga Continues With Shocking Revelations That The Reclusive Heiress Was Ripped Off By A New York Hospital

Hugette Clark Saga Continues With Shocking Revelations That The Reclusive Heiress Was Ripped Off By A New York Hospital

The story of Hugette Clark, a reclusive copper heiress who died in 2011 at the age of 104 just keeps on getting stranger. Worth hundreds of millions of dollars at her death, she spent the last 20 years of her life as a private pay patient at…
May 20
Surrogate Refuses To Nullify Testator's Choice Of Fiduciary

Surrogate Refuses To Nullify Testator's Choice Of Fiduciary

The New York Law Journal has reported a decision of Nassau County Surrogate Edward McCarty III in the matter of the Will of Barboni, 2013-373014(April 25) which upheld the nomination of an executor whose two children both contested the…

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Marshall Elder & Estate Planning…

Marshall Elder & Estate Planning Blog

Covers Pennsylvania and national elder law and estate planning issues. By Jeffrey A. Marshall.

http://marshallelder.blogspot.com/

Jun 18
The Disabled Military Child Protection Act

The Disabled Military Child Protection Act

Military retirees should be allowed to better provide for a surviving child who is disabled. Right now that planning is made difficult because of the restrictive rules that apply to Survivor Benefit Plans. A Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) is…
Jun 13
Being Sensitive to Hearing Lo

Being Sensitive to Hearing Lo

I’m an elder law attorney who suffers from some hearing loss. Perhaps it is a result of too many rock concerts in the 1960’s or too many hours on the lawnmower with no ear protection. (I wear ear protection now, but of course that…
Jun 11
How No-Penalty Gifts can help you pay for Nursing Home Care

How No-Penalty Gifts can help you pay for Nursing Home Care

Many people think that you are not allowed to make any gifts if you need nursing home care. But this misunderstanding can cost your family dearly. The truth is that gifts are allowed in many situations, and may be pretty much required if a…

Rank this Week: 1039

California Probate and Estate…

California Probate and Estate Planning Blog

Covers California probate and estate planning including law changes, legal strategies, and detailed descriptions of the options available. By Meissner, Joseph & Palley, Inc.

http://www.californiaprobate.info/blog

Jun 17
Lack of trust funding and the small probate estate

Lack of trust funding and the small probate estate

INTRODUCTION It seems a day does not go by without speaking to a potential new client regarding their parent’s trust not being properly funded. There are different reasons this happened but the end result is they need to hire an…
Jun 9
Law Firm with actual PROBATE COURT EXPERIENCE

Law Firm with actual PROBATE COURT EXPERIENCE

EXPERTS AND SPECIALISTS Every “probate lawyer” you talk to says they are a probate “expert” or a probate “specialist.” Of course few really are. When I say that I mean it because 1) I was a…
Jun 4
The Probate Real Estate Auction

The Probate Real Estate Auction

OBJECTING TO A NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION In a recent blog post I explained what happens in the probate real estate process. That post focused on how to respond to a notice of proposed action. Now, let’s take it a … Continue…

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Julie's Wills & Estate Planning…

Julie's Wills & Estate Planning Blog

Covers estate planning and probate. By Julie Garber.

http://wills.about.com/

Jun 18
Taxes, Taxes and More Taxes Top Most Read Wills and Estate Planning Blogs in May 2013

Taxes, Taxes and More Taxes Top Most Read Wills and Estate Planning Blogs in May 2013

Moving to avoid taxes, state, estate inheritance and gift taxes, and trusts that own condos topped the most read Wills and Estate Planning Blogs in May 2013: Top 5 Most Read Blogs Posted in May 2013...Read Full Post
Jun 17
End is in Sight for Custody Battle Over Infant Daughter of NFL Linebacker Jovan Belcher

End is in Sight for Custody Battle Over Infant Daughter of NFL Linebacker Jovan Belcher

Last week a Jackson County probate judge heard testimony in the battle over legal custody of Zoey Belcher, the now nine-month old daughter of Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher, who killed the baby's mother, Kasandra Perkins, and…
Jun 16
Washington Makes Multiple Tweaks to State Estate Tax Law

Washington Makes Multiple Tweaks to State Estate Tax Law

Just before midnight on Thursday, June 13, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed EHB 2075 into law, heading off the payment of the first $13 million in estate tax refunds that were due to be sent the following morning. The refunds were owed…

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Simmons & Schiavo Blog

Covers estate planning and real estate law.

http://www.sslawoffices.com/category/all-posts/

Jun 5
What to know about future interests in a real estate deal

What to know about future interests in a real estate deal

Many contracts involving real estate don’t involve an immediate sale or lease of a property. Instead, they contemplate a future sale or lease, and give the parties various rights involving the future transaction. The most…
May 25
Apartment rents continue to increase across U.S.

Apartment rents continue to increase across U.S.

Apartment rents are continuing their steady climb, as the growing demand for residential rental space keeps pushing up prices. The average monthly apartment rent in the U.S. was $1,048 in the last quarter of 2012. That’s an increase of…
May 24
Estate Planning Video

Estate Planning Video

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Attorney Brandi

Provides general information and Ohio specific information relating to small business law, real estate, landlord/tenant law, civil, probate and estate planning. By Brandi N. Buchenau.

http://attorneybrandi.wordpress.com/

Aug 14
Rental Collection

Rental Collection

Collections can be handled in one of two ways. First, when someone is evicted, you can pursue past due rent and damages through a “Second Cause Hearing” (the first cause being the eviction). If no eviction took place, you can sue for…
Aug 14
Rental Collection

Rental Collection

Collections can be handled in one of two ways. First, when someone is evicted, you can pursue past due rent and damages through a “Second Cause Hearing” (the first cause being the eviction). If no eviction took place, you…
Apr 6
Ohio Evictions – Set Out Procedure

Ohio Evictions – Set Out Procedure

Once you have your court date and a writ is issued, the tenant will either leave voluntarily or will stay, forcing your to physically set them out. Set Out Procedure is essentially you, the landlord, contacting the Bailiff the day after the…

Rank this Week: 1112

Law Offices of Cheryl David

Covers estate planning and elder law in North Carolina.

http://www.cheryldavid.com/blog/

Jun 13
As Boomers Retire, More Businesses For Sale

As Boomers Retire, More Businesses For Sale

The baby boomer generation just recently began hitting retirement age, and as more and more of them begin leaving the workplace they are also leaving behind a lot of “Business For Sale” signs. A new study shows that in the first…
Jun 12
Dealing With the Tangible Property Left Behind by Mom and Dad

Dealing With the Tangible Property Left Behind by Mom and Dad

When a parent dies, one difficult problem to deal with is the mountains of tangible personal property left behind. This problem is especially difficult for children who have been named executor over their parent’s estate. The…
Jun 10
Probate Inventories – 3 Common Question

Probate Inventories – 3 Common Question

Question 1: What is a probate inventory? When a person creates a will in Greensboro, North Carolina, the will names someone to act as the estate executor. When the will maker dies, it’s up to the estate executor to begin the probate…

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Toronto Estates & Trusts Monitor

Discusses the complications, pitfalls, and the overall state of affairs of trusts and estates in Canada. By Megan F. Connolly.

http://www.torontoestatemonitor.com/

Mar 7
A Faulty Settlement and Some Buyer's Remorse

A Faulty Settlement and Some Buyer's Remorse

The recent decision of the Superior Court of Justice in the Murphy Estate considers what happens when parties to a proceeding settle a matter on the basis of faulty facts and one of the parties suffers from “buyer’s remorse”.
Mar 5
Some Tips on Paying Estate Debt

Some Tips on Paying Estate Debt

One of an estate trustee’s duties is to pay the debts that a deceased individual owed when he or she died. As I have previously discussed, the estate trustee is generally not personally liable for the deceased’s debts – they are paid…
Feb 29
Expecting An Inheritance? You Might Not Be Getting One

Expecting An Inheritance? You Might Not Be Getting One

Investor’s Group, a financial services company in Canada, recently released the results of a survey regarding people’s expectations when it comes to receiving an inheritance or leaving one to others.

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Vandrew Law Blog

Covers asset protection, estate planning, tax law, and small business law.

http://blog.law.vandrew.com/

Jun 13
How to Find a NJ Attorney Specializing in Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

How to Find a NJ Attorney Specializing in Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to know whether an estate planning attorney in knowledgeable. With that in mind, in this post, I've composed a list of "due diligence" questions which anyone can ask when searching for a New Jersey…
Jun 1
NJ Disclaimer Bypass Trusts: Title Your Joint Tenancy Property Correctly

NJ Disclaimer Bypass Trusts: Title Your Joint Tenancy Property Correctly

I've written on this blog previously about the huge benefits of disclaimer bypass trusts (also called credit shelter trusts, A-B trusts, or nonmarital trusts) on this blog previously. You can read all about that topic by…
Apr 16
Generation Skipping Tax: Don't Blow Off That Gift Tax Return

Generation Skipping Tax: Don't Blow Off That Gift Tax Return

Towards the end of 2012, there was a mad dash to set up trusts to reduce both federal and New Jersey estate tax. When the dust cleared, a log of people had been spurred on to do a lot of planning that was often long overdue. A lot of former…

Rank this Week: 1296

Iowa Law Blog

Covers business, employment, trust & estates family, real estate, regulatory compliance and utility law. By Sullivan & Ward, PC.

http://www.iowa-lawblog.com/

Mar 19
Cyclist Obtains Settlement Despite Tort Immunity

Cyclist Obtains Settlement Despite Tort Immunity

The Cedar Rapids Gazette reported on a legal settlement reached between Bridgid Ruden, the City of Coralville, the State of Iowa, and Horsfield Construciton Company. Ms. Ruden had been riding her bicycle on a trail and lost control…
Feb 27
What is a Hostile Work Environment?

What is a Hostile Work Environment?

The term "hostile work environment" gets used frequently by employers and employees. It's used in a so many contexts that it seems to have lost true meaning. Hostile work environment allegations range from employees being…
Feb 25
Legislature Mulls Expansion of Small Claims Jurisdiction

Legislature Mulls Expansion of Small Claims Jurisdiction

Currently, if you wish to file a claim in Iowa Courts, the jurisdictional limit for small claims court is $5,000. That means if the total damages or value you seek is not greater than $5,000 your case is filed in small claims…

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