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Kansas & Missouri Estate Planning

Kansas & Missouri Estate Planning

Covers estate planning, elder law, asset protection, charitable giving, and business law. By Kyle E. Krull.

http://blog.kylekrull.com/kansas-missouri-estate-planning/
  • May 23

    Medicare And Hospice... A Failed Promise In Overland Park, KS

    Medicare And Hospice... A Failed Promise In Overland Park, KS
    Healthcare in the U.S. has been in a state of transition since 2010. Unfortunately, many of the most important aspects of healthcare reform, those promising to protect the elderly and those in end-of-life care, have yet to take effect.
  • May 22

    Recordkeeping Key When Caring For Senior Parents In Overland Park, KS

    Recordkeeping Key When Caring For Senior Parents In Overland Park, KS
    Are you spending any time and money taking care of your parents in Overland Park or elsewhere? Do you intend to take any tax deductions for your assistance? If yes, then mind your recordkeeping or you may forego the deductions.
  • May 21

    When Having “The Talk,” Experts Advise Going To Mom First In Overland Park, KS

    When Having “The Talk,” Experts Advise Going To Mom First In Overland Park, KS
    When I was a wee lad, I always knew my mother was an easier "touch" than my father. Such is the nature of mother-child relationships. Question: Have you had “the talk” with your senior parents? You know, the one about their…
Rank this Week: 1163

Palm Springs Tax and Trust Lawyers

Palm Springs Tax and Trust Lawyers

Covers estate tax and trust administration issues. By Sanger & Manes.

http://www.palmspringstaxandtrustlawyers.com/
Rank this Week: 1182

Gay & Lesbian Legal Update

Gay & Lesbian Legal Update

Cover estate planning for gays and lesbians. By Kenneth Vercammen.

http://gaybilesbian.blogspot.com/
  • May 19

    2013 update Wills and Estate Planning- Free Seminar

    2013 update Wills and Estate Planning- Free Seminar
    2013 update Wills and Estate Planning- Free Seminar                                …
  • Mar 3

    How to Appeal Your New Jersey Property Taxes and Win

    How to Appeal Your New Jersey Property Taxes and Win
    How to Appeal Your New Jersey Property Taxes and WinFree Seminar for property owners in Edison, Woodbridge, North Brunswick, PiscatawayDunellenMiddlesexSouth PlainfieldMetuchenPerth AmboyCarteretHighland ParkNew BrunswickMilltownEast…
  • Jan 31

    2013 update Wills and Estate Planning Seminar material

    2013 update Wills and Estate Planning Seminar material
    2013 update Wills and Estate Planning Seminar materials by Kenneth Vercammen Co-Chair of Elder Law Committee ABA , plus tax portion by the Greenbaum Rowe Law Office Alert - An Overview of Key Provisions of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of…
Rank this Week: 1202

Western New York Elder Law Blog

Western New York Elder Law Blog

Covers New York estate planning, probate, elder law and health care issues. By Dutcher & Zatkowsky.

http://www.dutcher-zatkowsky.com
  • May 22

    Retirement Planning for Single Women

    Retirement Planning for Single Women
    Planning for retirement is important, especially for the many Americans who will retire unmarried. As a recent article points out, the segment who faces the greatest challenge in retirement is unmarried women. These women are anticipated to…
  • May 15

    Estate Planning is About More Than Just Taxe

    Estate Planning is About More Than Just Taxe
    With the new $5.125 million cap on lifetime and after-death transfers of wealth, many Americans who have not yet created an estate plan are breathing easy. However, as a recent article points out, there is much more to estate planning than…
  • May 8

    Planning Around Your Child’s Spouse

    Planning Around Your Child’s Spouse
    Sometimes, parents of married children feel uneasy about the prospect of their child’s spouse inheriting a portion of that estate. A recent article addresses this common concern. Parents should not be concerned about the spouses of…
Rank this Week: 1222

Cramer Law Center

Cramer Law Center

Covers estate planning, probate, guardianship and elder law issues.

http://cramerlawcenter.com/blog/
  • May 17

    WASTED WEALTH: $40 MILLION AND NO WILL

    WASTED WEALTH: $40 MILLION AND NO WILL
      Roman Blum died last year in New York at the age of 97 with $40 million worth of assets.  At first glance, that sounds like a wonderful way to leave the world.  However, Mr. Blum passed away without a will or any other…
  • May 9

    ESTATE PLANNING ISSUES FOR UNMARRIED AND SAME-SEX COUPLES

    ESTATE PLANNING ISSUES FOR UNMARRIED AND SAME-SEX COUPLES
    New state laws allowing same-sex marriage and two pending Supreme Court rulings on the subject have brought to mind the special estate planning issues faced by same-sex and other unmarried couples.  Marriage comes with important legal…
  • May 3

    MAY IS ELDER LAW MONTH!!

    MAY IS ELDER LAW MONTH!!
      May has been declared to be National Elder Law Month and Older Americans Month.  We think that makes this the perfect time to discuss how we and other elder law attorneys can serve “older Americans” (defined as those…
Rank this Week: 1309

Law Offices of Cheryl David

Law Offices of Cheryl David

Covers estate planning and elder law in North Carolina.

http://www.cheryldavid.com/blog/
  • May 17

    The Difference Between Probate and Non-Probate Property, and Why it Matter

    The Difference Between Probate and Non-Probate Property, and Why it Matter
    Preparing for the probate process is a big part of estate planning. Probate is simply the collection of laws and rules that have to be followed before the property a deceased person leaves behind goes to new owners or inheritors. To properly…
  • May 15

    What to do if You Know a Family Member is About to Die

    What to do if You Know a Family Member is About to Die
    Dealing with a death in the family is always a difficult time. Today, many deaths come not unexpectedly, but after lengthy hospital stays or situations where the family has had time to prepare. While this time can make it easier on the family…
  • May 13

    Revoking Your North Carolina Will

    Revoking Your North Carolina Will
    If you have made a will in Greensboro, North Carolina and have ever wondered how to change or revoke it, North Carolina law allows you several options. While revoking the will is entirely your choice, there are several reasons why you may…
Rank this Week: 1293

Elder Counsel Blog

Elder Counsel Blog

Provides education and tools for Elder Law and Special Needs Attorneys.

http://www.eldercounselblog.com
  • May 13

    Round 2: What Changes Will Be Coming to the VA Pension Program?

    Round 2: What Changes Will Be Coming to the VA Pension Program?
    Last year S. 3270 was introduced, proposing numerous changes to the VA pension program, including a lookback period and a penalty period for transfers made prior to qualifying for the VA pension program.  The bill was not passed, and on…
  • May 9

    A Journey through Your Practice Gameplan™

    A Journey through Your Practice Gameplan™
    Included in ElderCounsel’s membership is a practice building roadmap that many new ElderCounsel members follow.  We call it, “Your Practice Gameplan™.”  This Gameplan is a combination of one-on-one coaching,…
  • May 2

    Making History……A Teenager, Downs Syndrome and Base Camp on Mt. Everest

    Making History……A Teenager, Downs Syndrome and Base Camp on Mt. Everest
    I knew exactly what I was going to write about when we were asked to contribute to the blog at ElderCounsel…..and then it became a national news story!  While this story was reported a few weeks back, I still feel the trek to Base…
Rank this Week: 1214

New York Probate and Estate…

New York Probate and Estate Administration Blog

Published by Stephen Bilkis & Associates

http://www.newyorkprobateestateadministration.com/
  • Jan 25

    Probate Court Discusses Hold Over Proceeding

    Probate Court Discusses Hold Over Proceeding
    In a court proceeding, a complainant filed a motion to stay pending the determination of an appeal from an order of the civil court. Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition, the court consequently…
  • Jan 24

    Petitioner Questions Validity of Will

    Petitioner Questions Validity of Will
    In a will contest probate proceeding, the appellant woman appeals from a decree of the Surrogate's Court which as granted the motion of the petitioner, Public Administrator of Kings County, for summary judgment dismissing her objections to…
  • Jan 24

    Landlord Commences Nonpayment Summary Proceeding Against Tenant

    Landlord Commences Nonpayment Summary Proceeding Against Tenant
    In a court proceeding, a complainant filed a motion to stay pending the determination of an appeal from an order of the civil court. New York Probate Lawyers said that upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in…
Rank this Week: 1217

Kellen Bryant's Law Blog

Kellen Bryant's Law Blog

Covers Florida estate planning, probate, and construction law issues.

http://kellenbryantlaw.wordpress.com
  • Jul 3

    How to Start Estate Planning Conversations with Your Aging Parent

    How to Start Estate Planning Conversations with Your Aging Parent
    There are several aspects of estate planning in Florida that are less than fun, and that means that a lot of people choose to put the process off indefinitely.  There’s the need to gather a lot of documentation together, pay for an estate…
  • May 29

    10 Costly Application Mistakes that Delay VA Improved Pension with Aid and Attendance Approval

    10 Costly Application Mistakes that Delay VA Improved Pension with Aid and Attendance Approval
      As easy as it may appear on first sight through their online portal, applying for VA Aid and Attendance is not easy as sending the online form.  Here are mistakes that will cost you when completing your application.     Costly…
  • Apr 25

    37 Types of Trusts Used to Protect Assets from Creditors, the Government, and other Predator

    37 Types of Trusts Used to Protect Assets from Creditors, the Government, and other Predator
    Used in estate planning, elder care planning, and other forms of financial management, trusts can provide protection from taxation as well as clear control of the dispensation of assets after someone dies.  With a wide variety of protections…
Rank this Week: 1216

Toronto Estates & Trusts Monitor

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. 
Rank this Week: 1236

Cooper Elder Law

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/
  • May 23

    Medicare May be Reformed Again (But for the Good this time)

    Medicare May be Reformed Again (But for the Good this time)
    By Attorney Liz Durnell Did you know that Medicare will not pay for any part of a nursing home stay if you or your loved one were not “admitted” to the hospital for three days? Sometimes the person was just in the hospital for…
  • May 22

    The 2013 Capital Gains Tax Hikes – with an “s”

    The 2013 Capital Gains Tax Hikes – with an “s”
    By Attorney Dan Vu Due to the 2013 fiscal cliff deal, the capital gains tax rate has jumped up in more ways than one. If you file as a couple and earn over $450,000 – or if you file as a single and earn over $400,000 – the capital…
  • May 8

    Medicare and Nursing Homes: The End of the “Improvement” Standard

    Medicare and Nursing Homes: The End of the “Improvement” Standard
    By Attorney Liz Durnell In all of my time working with the elderly, one of the most discussed issues is “how long will Medicare pay for my nursing home?” The maximum amount of time that Medicare will pay for skilled nursing care…
Rank this Week: 1346

Long Island Estate Planning…

Long Island Estate Planning Questions & Answers

Covers estate planning, probate, wills, trusts, and guardianships. By Albert Gurevich.

http://longislandestatesattorney.com/faqs/
  • May 18

    Tax Benefits of a Charitable Remainder Trust

    Tax Benefits of a Charitable Remainder Trust
    The tax benefit of a charitable remainder trust is that a person can recognize a charitable contribution and still receive income on their assets during their lifetime. The person who sets up the trust has control over how long they receive…
  • May 16

    Differences Between a Long Island Executor vs. Trustee

    Differences Between a Long Island Executor vs. Trustee
    A Long Island testator names the executor in the testator’s will. An estate executor, administrator or personal representative of a Long Island estate is in charge of managing and distributing the estate assets. This includes the duties…
  • Apr 30

    How Do I Settle a Long Island Estate?

    How Do I Settle a Long Island Estate?
    A Long Island estate can be settled without filing a formal accounting with the Nassau County or Suffolk County Surrogate’s Court if the parties to the estate agree to an informal accounting instead. An informal accounting avoids the…
Rank this Week: 1376

Iowa Law Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 1364

Estate Planning and Tax Lawyer…

Estate Planning and Tax Lawyer Blog

Published by Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A.

http://www.estateplanningandtaxlawyer.com/
  • Jun 11

    Estate Planning is an Ongoing Proce

    Estate Planning is an Ongoing Proce
    Estate plans are just like any other plans we make in business or in life: they change. Here are some things to remember to ensure your estate plan is always relevant: • Update your estate plan with each life-changing event – divorce,…
  • Jun 5

    Things to think about before you retire

    Things to think about before you retire
  • Jun 1

    Florida Estate Planning for Health Decision

    Florida Estate Planning for Health Decision
    The primary healthcare document in Florida for your Estate Plan is a Health Care Surrogate, also known as an Advanced Health Care Directive or Health Care Power of Attorney. It is in this document that you record your wishes and instructions…
Rank this Week: 1324

Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd. Blog

Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd. Blog

Covers estate planning, probate and living trusts in Nevada.

http://www.wealth-counselors.com/blog/
  • May 23

    Probate, Privacy & Planning

    Probate, Privacy & Planning
    The last will is the most commonly utilized asset transfer vehicle in estate planning. Many individuals assume that this is their only logical option because they are under the impression that trusts only serve the interests of the very…
  • May 15

    Are Premarital Agreements in Poor Taste?

    Are Premarital Agreements in Poor Taste?
    Estate planning involves confronting some sensitive matters.  For many people considering marriage, one such issue is the decision to ask your spouse-to-be to enter into a premarital agreement.  Those who are entering into a first…
  • May 15

    Free Reports: Wills, Trusts, Legacy Planning and More

    Free Reports: Wills, Trusts, Legacy Planning and More
    On the Internet there are marketers that sell generic estate planning documents like wills and trusts. Statistics tell us that most people don’t have a comprehensive estate plan in place. Some of these people finally decide to put the…
Rank this Week: 1497

epilawg

epilawg

Provides insight for planning the resolution of your own story through thoughtful estate planning.

http://epilawg.com/
  • May 22

    Domestic Asset Protection Trust

    Domestic Asset Protection Trust
    Often, clients ask if there is way to shelter their assets from creditors. In Minnesota, the short answer is: no. However, in a handful of states, there is a trust that could allow for someone [...]Domestic Asset Protection Trusts is a post…
  • May 20

    5 Quick Tips for Trustees on Upholding Fiduciary Duties & Avoiding Conflict

    5 Quick Tips for Trustees on Upholding Fiduciary Duties & Avoiding Conflict
    Serving as a trustee is not to be taken lightly. This is because in the context of trusts and estates, a fiduciary relationship exists between the trustee (a/k/a fiduciary) who holds and keeps a property [...]5 Quick Tips for Trustees on…
  • May 14

    Frank Sinatra

    Frank Sinatra
    December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998 It has been 15 years since Ol’ Blue Eyes passed away at the age of 82. Frank Sinatra’s legacy lives on and needs little introduction. Famous for his [...]Frank Sinatra is a post from: Epilawg
Rank this Week: 1417

GTH Estate Planning Blog

GTH Estate Planning Blog

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

http://www.gthestateplanning.com/
Rank this Week: 1408

Tax Problem Attorney Blog

Tax Problem Attorney Blog

Covers topics such as sales and payroll tax problems, offers in compromise, tax audits, tax debt, tax disputes, tax fraud, tax litigation and tax controversy, and tax preparer penalties. By Los Angeles, California attorneys, Brager Tax Law Group.

http://www.taxproblemattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1487

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/
  • 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…
  • Feb 3

    Social Security Office to have shorter hour

    Social Security Office to have shorter hour
    Social Security Offices Around the Country Introduce Shorter Hours Beginning on November 19, 2012, the Social Security Administration will close field offices to the public 30 minutes early each day. For example, in Ohio that means that Ohio…
Rank this Week: 1422

Future of the Federal Estate Tax

Future of the Federal Estate Tax

Covers estate tax reform. By Hani Sarji.

http://mhs.typepad.com/threepointfive-45/
  • Jul 4

    [EOC]Let Freedom Ring With Gift Of Firearm

    [EOC]Let Freedom Ring With Gift Of Firearm
    My previous post highlights how Americans are generous, despite a challenging economy. An earlier post mentioned that donating firearms could help the donor, the donor’s family, the charitable organization, and all Americans who get a…
  • Jul 4

    [EOC]Americans Are Generous, Despite Economy

    [EOC]Americans Are Generous, Despite Economy
    A recent report highlights the generosity of Americans. Giving USA 2011: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2010 finds that Americans contributed about 2 percent of disposable income in 2010. The executive summary of the report…
  • Jul 4

    [EOC]The Most Important Historical Gun In History Of United State

    [EOC]The Most Important Historical Gun In History Of United State
    I have been researching estate planning for firearms, and I came across a video that is worth sharing today, a day on which we celebrate the United States and reflect on its history. The video is about the Girandoni air rifle, which is on…
Rank this Week: 1429

New Jersey Estate Planning Center…

New Jersey Estate Planning Center Blog

Covers New Jersey estate planning. By Media Law Group.

http://www.jerseyestateplanning.com/blog/
  • May 23

    Estate Planning With Life Insurance

    Estate Planning With Life Insurance
    As this recent article explains, one of the most critical parts of any estate plan is a life insurance policy. Having a life insurance policy increases the size of the estate that a person is able to leave to his … Continue reading…
  • May 21

    Medina Law Group – A Resource to the BizBrain

    Medina Law Group – A Resource to the BizBrain
    Recently I’ve begun to serve as a resource to Karin Price Mueller, who writes the New Jersey state-wide column, Ask the Biz Brain. When appropriate, Karin reaches out to me to help answer estate planning, gift tax, elder law, and…
  • May 16

    The Limited Power of Attorney

    The Limited Power of Attorney
    One of the documents that helps to make up a proper estate plan is the power of attorney (“POA”). A POA is a document that authorizes a representative of your choosing to act on your behalf in private and business ……
Rank this Week: 1556

Texas Wills and Trusts Law Online

Texas Wills and Trusts Law Online

Covers issues relating to wills, trusts, estate planning, and probate in Texas. By Rania Combs.

http://www.texaswillsandtrustslaw.com
  • May 22

    Can Your Spouse Handle Your Financial Affairs?

    Can Your Spouse Handle Your Financial Affairs?
    Often in marriages, one spouse ends up handling most of the couple’s financial affairs. The division of responsibilities doesn’t always fall along gender lines. Typically, the individual who is most organized and financially savvy…
  • May 15

    In Memory of Jake

    In Memory of Jake
    My family experienced the full spectrum of emotions last week. We started the week celebrating my brother’s wedding, and ended it grieving the death of my father-in-law, Jake Combs, from a sudden and unexpected illness. Although Jake…
  • May 8

    You’ve Signed Your Estate Planning Documents — Now What?

    You’ve Signed Your Estate Planning Documents — Now What?
    Once you’ve signed your estate planning documents—your will, powers of attorney and other important paperwork—you’re more prepared than most Americans. However, you’re not out of the woods yet. You need to make…
Rank this Week: 1639

Cramer Law Center

Cramer Law Center

Covers Florida estate planning.

http://cramerlawcenter.com
  • May 17

    WASTED WEALTH: $40 MILLION AND NO WILL

    WASTED WEALTH: $40 MILLION AND NO WILL
      Roman Blum died last year in New York at the age of 97 with $40 million worth of assets.  At first glance, that sounds like a wonderful way to leave the world.  However, Mr. Blum passed away without a will or any other…
  • May 9

    ESTATE PLANNING ISSUES FOR UNMARRIED AND SAME-SEX COUPLES

    ESTATE PLANNING ISSUES FOR UNMARRIED AND SAME-SEX COUPLES
    New state laws allowing same-sex marriage and two pending Supreme Court rulings on the subject have brought to mind the special estate planning issues faced by same-sex and other unmarried couples.  Marriage comes with important legal…
  • May 3

    MAY IS ELDER LAW MONTH!!

    MAY IS ELDER LAW MONTH!!
      May has been declared to be National Elder Law Month and Older Americans Month.  We think that makes this the perfect time to discuss how we and other elder law attorneys can serve “older Americans” (defined as those…
Rank this Week: 1574

Asset Protection Law Journal

Asset Protection Law Journal

Covers asset protection laws. By Kenneth J. Laino.

http://www.assetprotectionlawjournal.com
  • May 21

    Trusts Require Flexibility

    Trusts Require Flexibility
    Asset protection planning (and estate planning) frequently involves the use of one or more trusts. Possibilities include an offshore trust, Domestic Asset Protection Trust, irrevocable life insurance trust and various other kinds of…
  • May 16

    Medical Malpractice Claim Can Take Both an Emotional and Financial Toll

    Medical Malpractice Claim Can Take Both an Emotional and Financial Toll
    In a post on February 8, 2012 I referred to an excellent article by Pauline W. Chen, M.D. She described how involvement in a medical malpractice action can negatively impact a physican’s way of practicing medicine. Dr. Chen…
  • May 6

    You Can Lose A Fortune If You Ignore Your Estate Planning

    You Can Lose A Fortune If You Ignore Your Estate Planning
    A fascinating article by Julie Satow in the April 28, Sunday New York Times describes a New Yorker whose entire $40 million estate will likely go to the government because he died without a will. This case is somewhat unique because…
Rank this Week: 1711

Florida Probate Lawyer Blog

Florida Probate Lawyer Blog

Covers estate, guardianship, probate and trust litigation. By Law Offices of Adrian Philip Thomas.

http://www.florida-probate-lawyer.com/probate
  • May 16

    Lost or Destroyed Will

    Lost or Destroyed Will
    What happens when the Decedent’s original Last Will & Testament cannot be found? It is well-settled under Florida law that when an original will that is known to have existed cannot be located after the death of the decedent, the…
  • Apr 18

    ADRIAN THOMAS LAWYER REPUTATION

    ADRIAN THOMAS LAWYER REPUTATION
    “The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.”  ~ Socrates The lawyers at Adrian Philip Thomas, P.A. strive to be competent and passionate advocates for their clients while…
  • Apr 8

    Inheritance Dispute Lawyer

    Inheritance Dispute Lawyer
     Remedies Available in Florida Courts Tortious interference with an inheritance is a relatively new but widely recognized tort that is currently accepted in Florida and half of the United States.  Many other states have reported…
Rank this Week: 1844

The Probate Lawyer Family Feud…

The Probate Lawyer Family Feud Blog

Covers celebrity and true case stories on probate litigation. By Andrew Mayoras.

http://www.probatelawyerblog.com/
  • May 14

    No Happy Mothers Day: Kobe Bryant Disputes Mother In Lawsuit

    No Happy Mothers Day: Kobe Bryant Disputes Mother In Lawsuit
    Kobe Bryant, long-time Los Angeles Laker and future Hall-of-Famer, is in a bitter feud with his own mother over ownership of memorabilia worth more than $1.5 million. He’s locked in a he-said, she-said dispute about whether he gave the…
  • May 9

    Amanda Bynes' Comeback Could Begin With A Guardianship

    Amanda Bynes' Comeback Could Begin With A Guardianship
    Amanda Bynes came into the public eye as one of Nickelodeon’s sweethearts. Now friends and colleagues are so worried about her recent erratic behavior that they have been begging for police intervention. Her former publicist, Jonathan…
  • Apr 22

    Kim Kardashian Settles Divorce Case With Kris Humphrie

    Kim Kardashian Settles Divorce Case With Kris Humphrie
    Not many people -- even celebrities -- can claim a record as impressive as Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries. The marriage: 72 days. The divorce: 536 days. But, it's finally over. And according to reports, it was Kris Humphries who caved at…
Rank this Week: 1828

Palm Springs Estate Planning…

Palm Springs Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

Covers estate taxes, probate, trusts, wills and estate planning. By Julia Burt Law and El Paseo Law Group.

http://www.palmspringsestateplanninglawyerblog.com/
  • May 13

    Estate Planning for High School Graduate

    Estate Planning for High School Graduate
    As La Quinta probate attorneys, we have many clients with children in high school or college. In the wake of graduation season, it is important to note that even 18 year olds needs some type of estate planning. We recommend the…
  • Apr 22

    Why You Should Not Hold Property in Joint Tenancy with Your Children

    Why You Should Not Hold Property in Joint Tenancy with Your Children
    Our Palm Springs Estate Planning attorneys have clients who frequently ask about putting their children's name on their real property deed. The assumption is that this will avoid probate and will also avoid the necessity for a living trust or…
  • Apr 1

    Palm Springs Trust Attorney Explains the Impact of DOMA on Estate Planning

    Palm Springs Trust Attorney Explains the Impact of DOMA on Estate Planning
    The Supreme Court heard arguments last week regarding the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). The legal arguments focused primarily on the 10th amendment and the freedom of individual states to choose how to define…
Rank this Week: 1724

Palo Alto Estate Planning Blog

Palo Alto Estate Planning Blog

Covers tax planning, estate planning, trusts, wills and charitable giving. By Finch Montgomery Wright LLP.

http://www.paloaltoestateplanninglawyerblog.com/
  • May 12

    Lessons From Literature: War and Peace and Outdated Will

    Lessons From Literature: War and Peace and Outdated Will
    I can't help myself, I see estate planning angles everywhere. Welcome to a new, recurrent, feature of this blog: Lessons from Literature. Whenever I read a good book with an estate planning angle, I'll share it with you here. Recently, as…
  • May 12

    Mother's Day Thought: Create Durable Powers of Attorney for Your College Kid

    Mother's Day Thought: Create Durable Powers of Attorney for Your College Kid
    It's mother's day and I'm thinking about the fact that my daughter goes to college soon. She also turns eighteen years old in November, and, in addition to the new camera she thinks that she wants for a present, I'm going to surprise her…
  • Apr 8

    The Kiddie Tax Explained

    The Kiddie Tax Explained
    It's that time of year! We are all thinking about taxes, but here's a tax you may not have given much thought to: the Kiddie Tax. This is a tax that was imposed as a way to prevent high tax bracket parents from shifting income to their lower…
Rank this Week: 1866

Estate Street

Estate Street

Covers probate and estate and tax planning. By Craig Hughes.

http://estatestreet.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 6

    When Is A Power of Appointment Used?

    When Is A Power of Appointment Used?
    Generally a power of apointment is used in estate planning.  For example, a donor may want to give authority to a fiduciary/donee to apoint assets in the fiduciary/donee's discretion to an incapacitated beneficiary.  A power of appointment…
  • Jun 5

    Power of Appointment Type

    Power of Appointment Type
    There are two types of powers of appointment:  a general power of appointment and a limited (special) power of appointment.  Each of these types of powers carries different and significant tax implications.General Power of Appointment:
  • Jun 4

    Power of Appointment

    Power of Appointment
    Parties involved with a power of appointment are:"Donor" is the person who creates a power of appointment.  The donor is usually the owner of rights, assets, or items being ultimately appointed by the donee."Donee" or "holder" refers to the…
Rank this Week: 1737

Texas Estate Planning and Probate…

Texas Estate Planning and Probate Law

By Gary Howell.

http://texaslawyer.blogspot.com/
  • Nov 21

    The End of the Blog

    The End of the Blog
    This is the last post for the Texas Estate Planning and Probate Law blog. I did my best to try and keep it up, but just found it too difficult to update on a regular basis. In addition, I am leaving the practice of law as of the end of…
  • Nov 1

    Unlimited Charitable Gifts Through the End of 2005

    Unlimited Charitable Gifts Through the End of 2005
    The Hurricane Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act (KETRA) allows unlimited gifts to charity up to a donor's total income until the end of 2005. This provision also permits unlimited IRA withdrawals and gifts to charity. Under Sec. 301(b)(1)(A),…
  • Oct 2

    Is Repeal of the Estate Tax a Dead Issue?

    Is Repeal of the Estate Tax a Dead Issue?
    Sometime shortly, the Senate is expected to vote on the fate of the estate tax. The House has already voted to repeal the tax; however, several Senators have found it difficult to vote for total repeal. One Senator, Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), who…
Rank this Week: 1857

Illinois Estate Planning &…

Illinois Estate Planning & Elder Law Blog

Covers Illinois estate planning, real estate and trusts. By Wilson & Wilson.

http://www.illinoisestateplanningandelderlawblog.com/
  • May 18

    Illinois Tenancy by the Entirety

    Illinois Tenancy by the Entirety
    If you live in Illinois, you are married and you own your home, it is worth becoming familiar with the meaning of holding title to your home in the form of a tenancy by the entirety. A tenancy by the entirety differs in several important…
  • May 8

    Estate Planning for Fido

    Estate Planning for Fido
    Few dogs are lucky enough to be left $12 million by their owners like Leona Hemsley’s Maltese named Trouble. But this doesn’t mean that your pet can’t be provided for when you consider how you want your possessions to be…
  • May 4

    Unrelated Estate Administrator

    Unrelated Estate Administrator
    An Illinois decision makes it clear that an individual unrelated to the person who died (the decedent), may be appointed by the court to serve as administrator of the estate. In re Estate of Gage involves a man with three children, whose…
Rank this Week: 2079

Andrew Flusche, Virginia Lawyer

Andrew Flusche, Virginia Lawyer

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

http://www.andrewflusche.com
  • May 16

    Driving on Suspended Secret: There may be Problems with the Prior Offense

    Driving on Suspended Secret: There may be Problems with the Prior Offense
    If you’re charged with driving on suspended second or subsequent offense one of the most important jobs we have is to look into all the prior offenses that the Commonwealth claims you have. The driving record from DMV just shows the…
  • May 15

    Driving on Suspended Secret: You Must be Operating a Motor Vehicle

    Driving on Suspended Secret: You Must be Operating a Motor Vehicle
    To be guilty of the regular version of driving on suspended in Virginia, the Commonwealth has to prove that you are driving what the law calls a “motor vehicle.” Now this is not just a car. A motor vehicle does have a broader…
  • May 14

    Driving on Suspended Secret: You Must be Legally Suspended

    Driving on Suspended Secret: You Must be Legally Suspended
    In order for the Commonwealth to prove that you are guilty of driving on a suspended license, one element they must prove is that you were actually suspended at the time of the driving. Note that this ties in to our other piece of the puzzle…
Rank this Week: 2027

California Trust, Estate & Probate…

California Trust, Estate & Probate Litigation

Covers estate planning, probate, trusts and wills. By Albertson & Davidson LLP.

http://www.californiatrustestateandprobatelitigation.com
  • May 15

    Using Undue Influence to Overturn a California Trust or Will

    Using Undue Influence to Overturn a California Trust or Will
    Partner Stewart Albertson discusses the concept of undue influence in overturning a California Trust or Will.  You can read our other posts (and see our other videos) on undue influence here.   To our email subscribers: click on…
  • May 7

    Time to Make Amend...ments.

    Time to Make Amend...ments.
    Keith Davidson discusses how to amend your California Trust. For our email subscribers: click on the title link to view this video on our website.
  • May 1

    The Mystery of California No-Contest Clause

    The Mystery of California No-Contest Clause
    Stewart Albertson de-mystifies California No-Contest clauses. For our email subscribers: click on the title link to view this video on our website.
Rank this Week: 2084

Death Care Law Blog

Death Care Law Blog

Covers laws relating to preneed and death care compliance, serving banks, funeral homes, crematories, and cemetaries. By Attorney William Stalter.

http://www.deathcarelaw.com/
  • May 15

    Michigan's Plan: Target Date Investment Strategy

    Michigan's Plan: Target Date Investment Strategy
    I stand corrected. A representative of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association advises that their request for proposal for a new investment advisor for the master trust has resulted in the selection of a firm that will not only assume a…
  • May 2

    Illinois Tax Blues: when a loss is not a lo

    Illinois Tax Blues: when a loss is not a lo
    For many Illinois funeral homes, April 15th served as a bitter reminder of Merrill Lynch and the financial losses suffered by the IFDA master trust. The final Merrill Lynch settlements (approximately $41 million) were received in 2012, and…
  • Apr 17

    Wisconsin Cemeteries: Who needs a fiduciary?

    Wisconsin Cemeteries: Who needs a fiduciary?
    Here is proof that readership of newspapers is going down. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel called a few weeks back about a Wisconsin legislative bill that sought investment freedom for cemetery trust funds.  With the legislative battle…
Rank this Week: 2037

Wills and Estate Administration…

Wills and Estate Administration Articles

Covers probate, elder law and litigation topics. By Kenneth Vercammen.

http://njwills.blogspot.com/
  • Mar 27

    Nuts & Bolts of Elder Law & Estate Administration Seminar Wed, May 6, 2013

    Nuts & Bolts of Elder Law & Estate Administration Seminar Wed, May 6, 2013
    Nuts & Bolts of Elder Law & Estate Administration Seminar       Wed, May 6, 2013  5:00 PM - 9:00 PMNJ Law Center 1 Constitution Sq. New Brunswick, NJ 08901     Elder law continues to…
  • Jan 31

    2013 update Wills and Estate Planning Seminar material

    2013 update Wills and Estate Planning Seminar material
    2013 update Wills and Estate Planning Seminar materials by Kenneth Vercammen Co-Chair of Elder Law Committee ABA , plus tax portion by the Greenbaum Rowe Law Office Alert - An Overview of Key Provisions of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of…
  • Dec 10

    2013 update Wills and Estate Planning- Seminar

    2013 update Wills and Estate Planning- Seminar
    2013 update Wills and Estate Planning- Seminar                              Wednesday January 16,…
Rank this Week: 2075

Estate of Confusion

Estate of Confusion

Covers developments in estate planning and wealth transfer taxes. By Hani Sarji.

http://blogs.forbes.com/hanisarji/
Rank this Week: 2095

Thoughts on Wills & Estate…

Thoughts on Wills & Estate Planning

Covers estate planning in Virginia and Maryland. By Scott R. Zucker.

http://estateplanninginfoblog.com
  • Jan 4

    Federal Estate and Gift Tax Rules for 2013, Including Example

    Federal Estate and Gift Tax Rules for 2013, Including Example
    By passing the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (“ATRA”), President Obama and Congress have agreed on a first step towards solving our fiscal cliff problem.  While neither Democrats or Republicans seem overly…
  • Dec 2

    My 21 Favorite Estate Planning Insults and Comeback

    My 21 Favorite Estate Planning Insults and Comeback
    When you achieve a certain level of success in estate planning law, complaining about the billboards, the yachts, the keys to the cities, the authorized (and unauthorized) documentaries about your life, etc. seems a bit petty. Then again, the…
  • Nov 30

    The Fiscal Cliff and Your Estate Planning (Part III): The Impact on You

    The Fiscal Cliff and Your Estate Planning (Part III): The Impact on You
    In the first post of this series, we discussed the fiscal cliff and its impact on our economy.  In the previous post, we covered the proposals most likely to be considered by Congress in the coming weeks.  In this final post of the…
Rank this Week: 1871

Trust Your Pet

Trust Your Pet

Covers how to make sure that our pets are cared for if we, the pet owner, die or are incapacitated. By Ken Begun.

http://www.trustyourpet.com
  • Dec 13

    Does the Law Consider Your Dog “Property”?

    Does the Law Consider Your Dog “Property”?
    The answer is mostly “yes” and judges typically have looked at pets as personal property and considered the usual factors in this analysis. However, in recent years pets, particularly dogs, have been the focus of custody disputes…
  • Nov 10

    Italian Woman Leaves Entire Estate To Her Dog

    Italian Woman Leaves Entire Estate To Her Dog
    An elderly Italian woman has bequeathed 2 million euros worth of property to her beloved dog.  Under her will, her dog Kikko will inherit, two apartments, several land estates, and bank accounts.  Italian law does not give recognize the…
  • Oct 8

    California Legislature Very Animal Friendly in 2012

    California Legislature Very Animal Friendly in 2012
    This article outlines the rush of bills relating to a range of issues regarding the treatment of animals.  There is a bill prohibiting the use of dogs in the hunting of bears and bobcats.  Another bill raises the penalties for those…
Rank this Week: 1927

Michigan Estate Planning Lawyer…

Michigan Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

Covers news and commentary on trusts, probate, elder law, and estate planning. Published by Michigan Estate Planning Attorneys, Witzke Berry PLLC.

http://www.michiganestateplanninglawyerblog.com/
  • Nov 17

    Why You Need to Put Your Living Together Agreement in Writing

    Why You Need to Put Your Living Together Agreement in Writing
    A world of legal problems can be avoided if you put your living together agreement in writing. A written contract identifying who owns what is the only way to protect yourself and honor your collective intentions — whether you want to keep…
  • Nov 17

    Living Together and Cohabitation Agreement

    Living Together and Cohabitation Agreement
    In the event of death or breakup without a cohabitation agreement, you and your partner may be treated as legal strangers. If you have chosen cohabitation over marriage – you aren’t alone. Cohabitation between married partners has…
  • Nov 2

    Who Needs a Living Together Contract?

    Who Needs a Living Together Contract?
    While living together contracts are sometimes made to protect each partner in the event of a breakup, more commonly, couples enter into them to communicate their needs and expectations, define their rights, and enhance one or both partners’…
Rank this Week: 1983

Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates,…

Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates, P.C. Blog

Covers Connecticut estate planning, probate and elder law.

http://www.preserveyourestate.net/blog/
  • Oct 29

    The World’s Well Heeled Pet

    The World’s Well Heeled Pet
    There are some good and bad things about human nature, but without question one of the best ones is the relationship that we have with our pets. Though people sometimes own exotic pets, dogs and cats are the most common four-legged family…
  • Oct 26

    Uncertainty Fuels Procrastination

    Uncertainty Fuels Procrastination
    It is no secret that a lot of people procrastinate when it comes to estate planning. The last thing that the procrastinators need is yet another reason to put things off, but in fact the uncertainty surrounding the estate tax parameters at…
  • Oct 24

    Your 401(k) After A Layoff

    Your 401(k) After A Layoff
    Far too many people are not properly prepared for retirement from a financial perspective, and many find that they are not in a position to retire when they reach their full retirement age as defined by the Social Security Administration. To…
Rank this Week: 1885

California Estate Planning…

California Estate Planning Attorney Blog

Covers California estate planning and living trusts. By Rinne Legal.

http://www.californiaestateplanningattorneyblog.com/
  • Sep 29

    Estate Planning 102 – Charity Donation

    Estate Planning 102 – Charity Donation
    Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, Fairfield, San Francisco When the famous actress Farah Fawcett passed away from cancer, she had left most of her estate to her son. Some of her fortune she had set aside for the Farah Fawcett Foundation to “provide…
  • Jul 21

    Estate Planning 101, Part 1: Communication is Key – Walnut Creek

    Estate Planning 101, Part 1: Communication is Key – Walnut Creek
    Do you remember the posters by the freeway telling you that the world would end on May 21st? You probably do – because you are still alive. Doom’s Day did not arrive after all, despite the fact that a radio station based out of Oakland,…
  • Jun 28

    Prepare for Serious Injuries with a Durable Power of Attorney

    Prepare for Serious Injuries with a Durable Power of Attorney
    In May 2011, a man, age 55, almost finished his pre-dinner bicycle ride when a vehicle, perhaps a blue truck, struck him. The man flew through the air, and landed approximately 30 feet away, according to The Virginian-Pilot. He ended up at…
Rank this Week: 1890

New York Estate Planning Lawyer…

New York Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

Covers estate planning, estate administration and estate taxes. By Ettinger Law Firm.

http://www.newyorkestateplanninglawyerblog.com/
  • May 22

    May is "Leave a Legacy" Month

    May is "Leave a Legacy" Month
    Virtually every month now has multiple awareness labels attached to them as advocates for various causes seek to raise public support for different causes. For example, this month is known in some international circles as "Leave a Legacy"…
  • May 20

    Discriminatory Old University Trust May Be Modified

    Discriminatory Old University Trust May Be Modified
    Upon visiting an estate planning lawyer for the first time and learning about available options, many are surprised at the flexibility of different legal tools involved in the transfer of property. Far from simply doling out assets to…
  • May 16

    National Enquirer Inheritance Fortune Feud: Adult Son Arrested

    National Enquirer Inheritance Fortune Feud: Adult Son Arrested
    The New York Daily News reported this weekend on more developments in an estate feud case that we have previously touched on. It is yet another testament to the lengths that some are willing to go when significant sums of money are involved.…
Rank this Week: 2435

The Law Office of Alexis B. Levitt…

The Law Office of Alexis B. Levitt Blog

Covers caregiver issues, estate planning, living at home and special needs trusts.

http://www.alexislevitt.com/blog/
  • May 20

    Department of Public Health Survey on Health Needs for People with Disabilitie

    Department of Public Health Survey on Health Needs for People with Disabilitie
    This landed in my inbox. It took about 5 minutes to fill it out. Due date is May 31. Here are the details: Help influence health care in Massachusetts! The Health and Disability Program, part of Office of Health Equity at the MA Department of…
  • Jan 9

    The Elderly & Special Needs Patients and the Fiscal Cliff

    The Elderly & Special Needs Patients and the Fiscal Cliff
    In all the fiscal cliff nonsense of the last few weeks, here are a few provisions that affect the elderly and the disabled: 1. Remember how doctors were being threatened with a 27% pay cut for their Medicare patients? That threat went away.…
  • Jan 3

    The Nursing Home Stopped Medicare Payments Because my Loved One Stopped Improving, but I Heard that’s Illegal

    The Nursing Home Stopped Medicare Payments Because my Loved One Stopped Improving, but I Heard that’s Illegal
    For many years, Medicare has stopped paying for therapies or skilled care once the patient stopped improving, or plateaud.  This is not what the regulations say, but somehow that became the practice across the country. In December, the…
Rank this Week: 2464

Sanders Law Firm Blog

Sanders Law Firm Blog

Covers North Carolina law.

http://www.kirksanderslaw.com/blog
  • May 16

    Eviction of Tenant or Prior Owner after a Foreclosure Hearing

    Eviction of Tenant or Prior Owner after a Foreclosure Hearing
    What happens when a client purchases a property at a foreclosure sale & wants to remove the existing owner or tenant? Answer: There's a specific statute that Orders Possession for the new owner or bank that is the new titled owner to the…
  • May 8

    Certificate of Relief: Don’t let a past crime block your road to a better future

    Certificate of Relief: Don’t let a past crime block your road to a better future
    North Carolina recently widened the types and conditions under which past criminal convictions may be expunged from one’s record.  Despite these new guidelines, the criteria for the removal of a past crime from one’s record…
  • Apr 16

    News Release: Partial Settlement in Wrongul Death Case with Dram Shop Liability

    News Release: Partial Settlement in Wrongul Death Case with Dram Shop Liability
    Partial Settlement Ordered in Forsyth County Superior Court in wrongful death case. Sanders Law Firm, PLLC represents the plaintiff-estate. The firm will continue to pursue the case against the bar. Link to Winston-Salem Journal…
Rank this Week: 2400

NFA Gun Trust Lawyer Blog

NFA Gun Trust Lawyer Blog

NFA Gun Trust Lawyer Blog covers Class III weapons topics for all of the 50 states. By Jacksonville, Florida, Gun Trust Attorney, David M. Goldman.

http://www.guntrustlawyer.com/
  • May 15

    Magpul PMAG $12.50 Each In Stock

    Magpul PMAG $12.50 Each In Stock
    For those of you who live in states where magazines are getting ready to become illegal to purchase, you may be interested in an offer I just received to purchase 30 round pmags for your Gun Trust for $12.50 each....
  • May 9

    Gun Trust can be used to purchase Multi-Caliber Suppressors in most states.

    Gun Trust can be used to purchase Multi-Caliber Suppressors in most states.
    New Silencer - SWR: Specwar 762; Multi-caliber Sound Test. A Gun Trust can be used to purchase suppressors in most states like the Specwar 762 from SWR. The multi-caiiber suppressor had sound suppression to the 135-131 db range when…
  • May 2

    Major Provisions of the National Firearms Act (NFA)

    Major Provisions of the National Firearms Act (NFA)
    Tomorrow Sarah Gervase, with the NRA is presenting a summary of the major provisions of the NFA just before my presentation of the use of Gun Trusts as we provide many lawyers with information on Gun Trusts I wanted to...
Rank this Week: 2224