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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/
  • May 18

    UK Government Decides Not to Regulate Will Writing

    UK Government Decides Not to Regulate Will Writing
    The Legal Services Board protects the interests of consumers in the United Kingdom by overseeing legal regulations. After a two year investigation, the Legal Services Board recommended that the Ministry of Justice regulate will writing after…
  • May 18

    IRS Does Not Include Trust Decanting Rules In Guidance Plan

    IRS Does Not Include Trust Decanting Rules In Guidance Plan
    Recently, tax analyst Marie Sapirie has published an article highlighting the fact that there are no trust decanting rules in the 2012 and 2013 priority guidance plan. According to attorney advisor of the Treasury Office of Tax Legislative…
  • May 18

    Renown Con Man Found Dead

    Renown Con Man Found Dead
    Con man Billie Sol Estes, 88, was found dead in his Dallas home. He died of natural causes. Estes was notorious because he committed fraud on many farmers in Texas. As a result, the farmers suffered serious financial harm. Estes...
Rank this Week: 24

JOTWELL - The Journal of Things We…

JOTWELL - The Journal of Things We Like (Lots)

Edited by University of Miami School of Law Professor Michael Froomkin, The Journal of Things We Like (Lots)–JOTWELL–invites law professors to join us in filling a telling gap in legal scholarship by creating a space where legal academics will go to identify, celebrate, and discuss the best new legal scholarship.

http://jotwell.com/
  • May 17

    The Brave New World of Identification

    The Brave New World of Identification
    Margaret Hu, Biometric ID Cybersurveillance, 88 Indiana L.J.__ (forthcoming 2013), available at SSRN.Mary FanThe memory seems almost quaint.  While waiting with prosecutors in the hallway between indictments, an excellent customs…
  • May 15

    Celebrating Federal Civil Rulemaking

    Celebrating Federal Civil Rulemaking
    Lonny Hoffman, Rulemaking in the Age of Twombly and Iqbal, U.C. Davis L. Rev. (forthcoming, 2013) available at SSRN.Brooke D. ColemanThe Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are 75 years old this year. Imagine a fete thrown in their honor-mini…
  • May 13

    Balkan Ghost

    Balkan Ghost
    Reva B. Siegel, From Colorblindness to Antibalkanization: An Emerging Ground of Decision in Race Equality Cases, 120 Yale L.J. 1278 (2011).Pat GudridgeWhatever Reva Siegel writes is worth close study.  This recent Yale Law Journal…
Rank this Week: 69

Utah Estate Planning

Utah Estate Planning

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

http://www.utahestateplanning.typepad.com/
  • May 17

    Charging Order Challenge

    Charging Order Challenge
    Doubtless a large motivation behind the formation of many LLCs, as with Limited Partnerships (“LPs”) is that an LLC has so-called “charging order protection”… The charging order is widely misunderstood, so let me try to explain it.…
  • May 16

    IRS Getting Greedy Over Old “Gifts”?

    IRS Getting Greedy Over Old “Gifts”?
    In 1972 … Sumner Redstone, who wasn’t yet a global media mogul, made a taxable gift to his children and failed to file a return. At least that’s what the Internal Revenue Service is maintaining 41 years later. The IRS told Redstone…
  • May 15

    Giving Your IRA For Good

    Giving Your IRA For Good
    The IRA-to-charity strategy is particularly helpful for people who have accumulated a lot of money in their IRAs but don’t need the money to live on -- and would have to pay a big tax bill when they take their required withdrawals. Not…
Rank this Week: 95

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 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…
  • May 9

    3 Important Reasons to Use an Estate Planning Attorney to Create a Durable Power of Attorney

    3 Important Reasons to Use an Estate Planning Attorney to Create a Durable Power of Attorney
    A Durable Power of Attorney (DPA) allows you, the "principal", to designate someone, the "agent", to act on your behalf. Depending on the DPA, your agent will have authority to oversee your financial affairs or your medical treatment. Having…
Rank this Week: 305

Scott Law Group

Scott Law Group

Covers bankruptcy, probate estates, and general litigation.

http://scottlawgroup.com/
  • May 11

    New Mental Health Courts Funded. Will Sevier County Have One?

    New Mental Health Courts Funded. Will Sevier County Have One?
    The Tennessee legislature recently approved is new budget. The legislature set aside $1.56 Million to establish 9 courts designed to combat mental health and substance abuse in Tennessee. The question is still out as to whether Sevier…
  • May 2

    What Your Grandkids Will Teach You

    What Your Grandkids Will Teach You
    I just spent a bunch of hours with my two grandsons.  Not enough hours to be sure. As I laughed with them, the joy that just comes naturally is overwhelming. These two young boys are full of joy because they are full of life. They are…
  • May 2

    What Your Grandkids Will Teach You

    What Your Grandkids Will Teach You
    I just spent a bunch of hours with my two grandsons.  Not enough hours to be sure. As I laughed with them, the joy that just comes naturally is overwhelming. These two young boys are full of joy because they are full of life. They are…
Rank this Week: 372

All About Estates

All About Estates

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

http://www.allaboutestates.ca/
  • May 17

    The May Long Weekend

    The May Long Weekend
    So it’s officially here - the first long weekend of the season; the start of the cottage season. What does this mean? It’s the right time to start thinking about some of the considerations related to dealing with the family…
  • May 16

    Parents, Doctor’s Apts and More Question

    Parents, Doctor’s Apts and More Question
    Have you ever asked your parent how their doctors’ appointment went and didn’t get a very thorough answer?
  • May 15

    Vincent v. Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

    Vincent v. Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    An interesting case on summary judgment and solicitor negligence regarding estate planning.
Rank this Week: 425

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: 499

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/
  • May 17

    Understanding the Legal Relationships in a Revocable Living Trust

    Understanding the Legal Relationships in a Revocable Living Trust
    A revocable living trust is a common estate planning device where a person, called a settlor, transfers his or her assets to a trustee, usually themselves. The settlor can amend or revoke the trust at any point during his or her lifetime. At…
  • May 11

    Who Can Access Your Social Media Accounts After Your Death?

    Who Can Access Your Social Media Accounts After Your Death?
    Traditionally, California estate planning addresses distribution of real and tangible personal property. But in the Internet age, intangible personal assets such as social media accounts are an essential part of many estates. Google, Facebook…
  • May 10

    Estate Planning Complications of Divorce

    Estate Planning Complications of Divorce
    Divorce entails not only dividing a couple's assets but undoing potentially complex estate planning entered into during the marriage. In the case of trusts, where asset titles are legally transferred to trustees, things can get even more…
Rank this Week: 528

Murphy's Law Blog

Murphy's Law Blog

Covers elder law, estate planning and probate. By Noreen Murphy.

http://www.noreenmurphylaw.com/blog/
  • May 12

    May Is Elder Law Education Month

    May Is Elder Law Education Month
    The Massachusetts Bar Association and the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys have joined together to sponsor “Taking Control of Your Future: A Legal Checkup.” Qualified attorneys will be giving…
  • May 12

    College Students Need “Estate Planning” Document

    College Students Need “Estate Planning” Document
    Estate planning is not the first thought most parents have when their child is accepted to college. But it should be addressed before your child goes off to school. Once your child turns 18, they are no longer a minor.  … Continue…
  • Dec 2

    Granny Pods: An Alternative To A Nursing Home?

    Granny Pods: An Alternative To A Nursing Home?
     Officially called a MEDCottage, these are modular units that can be placed in a family members yard and may be an alternative to nursing home placement. The company that manufacturers them, N2Care, says their mission is to…
Rank this Week: 529

Your Minnesota Family Lawyer Blog

Your Minnesota Family Lawyer Blog

Covers family law, estate planning, and probate in Minnesota. By Jennifer R. Lewis Kannegieter.

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

    5 Things Couples Need to Know Before Buying Real Estate

    5 Things Couples Need to Know Before Buying Real Estate
    Buying a house can be an exciting, and overwhelming, time.  For couples purchasing real estate there are some legal consequences they should be aware of.  All too often these consequences are not considered until the relationship…
  • May 9

    Creating the Perfect Child Custody/Parenting Time Arrangement for Your Children

    Creating the Perfect Child Custody/Parenting Time Arrangement for Your Children
    One of the most difficult things in any paternity or divorce case is figuring out the schedule for your children – this comes into play when talking about both physical custody and parenting time. In Minnesota, physical custody is the…
  • May 5

    Selecting the Right Person Makes a Difference: Personal Representatives, Executors, and other Agent

    Selecting the Right Person Makes a Difference: Personal Representatives, Executors, and other Agent
    One of the most important things in preparing your estate plan is naming the appropriate person to act as your Personal Representative (or Executor). Some people feel there is a “right” person to name, by virtue of relationship,…
Rank this Week: 620

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/
  • May 17

    Retirement Savings Change Based on Income Projection

    Retirement Savings Change Based on Income Projection
    The Boston College Center for Retirement Research released a study that involved over 15,000 employees who were offered projections of their retirement income based on potential voluntary contributions. The projections changed the way…
  • May 15

    No NC Tax Reform Bill Yet, Here's the Plan

    No NC Tax Reform Bill Yet, Here's the Plan
    The North Carolina Senate had announced plans to reveal the new NC tax reform bill in early May. However, the press conference instead produced the outline of a measure that the Senate hopes to turn into a bill later in 2013. Citing pending…
  • May 13

    Creditors Can Still Collect From Foreign Trust

    Creditors Can Still Collect From Foreign Trust
    Foreign trusts, or offshore trusts, are popular asset protection tools as they are notorious for providing superior protection from creditors. However, foreign trusts are not creditor-proof.Creditors face a greater challenge when they must…
Rank this Week: 652

New York Probate & Estate…

New York Probate & Estate Litigation Blog

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

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

    Summary Judgment Granted To Void Trust For Lack Of Capacity

    Summary Judgment Granted To Void Trust For Lack Of Capacity
    Richmond County Surrogate Robert J. Gigante has ruled that a trust executed by an 88 year old decedent 61 days before her death was void for lack of mental capacity in the Matter of the Estate of Muriel Donaldson reported at 956 NYS2d…
  • Apr 4

    Adjournment Of 1404 Examination Extends Time To File Objection

    Adjournment Of 1404 Examination Extends Time To File Objection
    The Supreme Court's Appellate Division has affirmed an order issued by Nassau County Surrogate Edward McCarty in the Matter of Palma A. Pascale 102 AD 3rd 796 which granted objectant's motion to compel production of certain documents…
  • Jan 15

    Appellate Court Upholds Choice Of Executor

    Appellate Court Upholds Choice Of Executor
    The Appellate Division of the Fourth Department has upheld the decision of  the Erie County Surrogate which dismissed objections to the nomination of an  executor in the Matter of the Estate of Carmen J. Russo reported at…
Rank this Week: 634

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: 749

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: 784

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
  • May 13

    What do I do when I receive a notice of proposed action?

    What do I do when I receive a notice of proposed action?
    You have received a notice of proposed action in a probate real estate sale… now what do you do?  You have options. Generally the notice says that you have until a date (15 days after the notice is mailed) by … Continue…
  • May 9

    Estate Planning second thought

    Estate Planning second thought
    A great article in Private Wealth magazine quotes yours truly!  It is an article about the people that made large gifts at the end of 2012 to take advantage of the $5.12m federal gift tax exemption. Did any of them … Continue…
  • May 8

    Cleaning up estate plan messes after death

    Cleaning up estate plan messes after death
    “I can get a trust done for $500, on the back page of Rolling Stone magazine, so why should I pay you $2,000?” My answer is simply, “we will find out after you die how good your five hundred dollar … Continue reading…
Rank this Week: 881

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: 913

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 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…
  • May 1

    Three Dangerous Consequences of Putting Off Estate Planning

    Three Dangerous Consequences of Putting Off Estate Planning
    Any attorney can tell you it’s best to create your will while you’re healthy and in full command of all your resources. Unfortunately, though, some people just let time slip by. You need to know that putting off your estate…
Rank this Week: 936

Florida Probate Litigation

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/
Rank this Week: 939

Estate Planning, Explained

Estate Planning, Explained

By One Point One Legal, PLC.

http://www.onepointonelegal.com/category/blog/wills-trusts-and-taxes/
  • May 13

    Resigning as Trustee

    Resigning as Trustee
    Many people seem to think of being a trustee as being like having a job: a trustee has responsibilities to fulfill and gets paid (sometimes). But, in many ways, being a trustee is nothing like having a job. The differencedirect lender payday…
  • Apr 24

    Funding: How to Get Stuff into Your Trust

    Funding: How to Get Stuff into Your Trust
    “Funding” a trust is what estate planning lawyers call the process of getting your assets into the trust. Trust vs. Trustee When we say we want to transfer something to your trust, what we really mean is we want toFunding: How to…
  • Mar 26

    The Affordable Estate Plan Experiment

    The Affordable Estate Plan Experiment
    Since we opened in 2011, we’ve had a number of clients who didn’t really need or want all of the customization and attorney time we offer in our traditional estate planning process, as well as a few who just weren’t…
Rank this Week: 974

New York Trusts & Estates…

New York Trusts & Estates Litigation Blog

Discusses recent cases and developments pertaining to New York trusts and estates law. By Farrell Fritz.

http://www.nyestatelitigationblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1022

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: 1080

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: 1095

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: 1125

New York Probate Lawyer Blog

New York Probate Lawyer Blog

Published By Jules Martin Haas, Attorney at Law

http://www.newyorkprobatelawyerblog.com/
  • May 8

    New York Executors Must Be Eligible To Be Appointed by the Court

    New York Executors Must Be Eligible To Be Appointed by the Court
    The selection or nomination of an Executor or Trustee is one of the most important decisions made by the creator of a Last Will or Trust. No matter how precise and formulated an Estate Plan may be, the selection of a person as Executor who…
  • May 1

    New York Issues Regarding Kinship and Domicile Are Always Important

    New York Issues Regarding Kinship and Domicile Are Always Important
    The New York Probate Lawyer Blog has provided a number of posts regarding the importance of determining kinship in estate proceedings. Other posts have discussed the necessity of determining a person's domicile in estate matters. This blog…
  • Apr 24

    New York Wills May Contain Trusts That Require a Trustee's Use of Discretionary Power

    New York Wills May Contain Trusts That Require a Trustee's Use of Discretionary Power
    New York Estate Planning can involve many different issues and considerations. The New York Probate Lawyer Blog contains many posts discussing the need for Estate Planning papers such as a Last Will, Living Will, Health Care Proxy and Living…
Rank this Week: 1199

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: 1236

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 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…
  • Apr 22

    Is There a Time Limit for Claiming an Inheritance in New York?

    Is There a Time Limit for Claiming an Inheritance in New York?
    While there is no statute of limitations on claiming your inheritance from a Long Island estate, the Court may require a formal affidavit with a valid explanation for the late filing of an estate petition if it is filed more than two months…
Rank this Week: 1324

California Tax Attorney Blog

California Tax Attorney Blog

Covers tax controversies involving the IRS and California Franchise Tax Board, as well as California probate, estate planning matters and business transactions. By Mitchell A. Port.

http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/
  • Dec 29

    Gifts Made By Personal Check

    Gifts Made By Personal Check
    A check written in 2012 that does not clear until 2013 is at risk of being a 2013 gift, not a 2012 gift, since the donor could have stopped payment in 2013 before it cleared. The issue with using checks to make gifts is that until the check…
  • Nov 22

    Tax Humor

    Tax Humor
    A tax loophole is "something that benefits the other guy. If it benefits you, it is tax reform.'' — Russell B. Long, U.S. Senator “People who complain about taxes can be divided into two classes: men and women.” — Unknown "Like…
  • Nov 20

    How Good Is Your Attorney?

    How Good Is Your Attorney?
    Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings just came out with it's rating of me. I have been honored with an "AV Preeminent" rating which is a significant rating accomplishment- a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the…
Rank this Week: 1348

Florida Probate Litigation Lawyer…

Florida Probate Litigation Lawyer Blog

Cover Florida probate litigation. By Chepenik & Trushin LLP.

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

    The Rights of the Alleged Incapacitated Person

    The Rights of the Alleged Incapacitated Person
    The path to a guardianship begins with a petition to determine incapacity. Next, there is an examination of the alleged incapacitated person by a three-person examining committee. Finally, there is a hearing on the matter where there must…
  • May 8

    Removing a Non-Tenant from Estate-Owned Property

    Removing a Non-Tenant from Estate-Owned Property
    What happens when someone is illegally living in estate owned property and will not leave? Easy. Evict them. Right? Yes, if the person is a tenant of the property and the estate is the landlord. Eviction actions arise out of disputes…
  • May 1

    Examining Committee – Rights in Guardianship Case

    Examining Committee – Rights in Guardianship Case
    When the mental faculties of a person come into question, the court can be petitioned to implement a guardianship. Courts, generally, view this as a last resort when there is no viable alternative. Guardianships can be limited in their…
Rank this Week: 1426

Los Angeles Estate, Probate And…

Los Angeles Estate, Probate And Tax Law Blog

Covers estate planning, tax and probate law. Published by Moravecs, a Professional Law Corporation.

http://losangelesestateprobatelawyer.blogspot.com/
  • May 9

    Probate and Trust Administration Top Post

    Probate and Trust Administration Top Post
     The other day I was looking through all the stats on the blog, to see the most popular posts.  In first place is What happens when someone dies without a will?  with 1550 views.  If you liked that one, check the …
  • Apr 18

    What Happens when a Person Dies with an Ambiguous Will?

    What Happens when a Person Dies with an Ambiguous Will?
    I have been posting lately on the various issue and challenges raised by probate and trust litigation.  Now, just to be clear, "litigation" means an actual filing in a Court of law.   But what of something that rises to the…
  • Apr 9

    Litigation in the Probate Courts Part II, How Long Does it Take?

    Litigation in the Probate Courts Part II, How Long Does it Take?
    In the first installment of this series of posts, we talked about the general aspects of probate litigation, and what to expect if you find yourself involved in a case.  In this post I will talk about how long each phase of a case…
Rank this Week: 1400

Los Angeles Probate Litigation…

Los Angeles Probate Litigation Attorney Blog

Covers wills & trusts, probate and conservatorships. By Ginzburg & Bronshteyn LLP.

http://www.losangelesprobatelitigationattorneyblog.com/
  • Apr 26

    Conservatorship of Zsa Zsa Gabor

    Conservatorship of Zsa Zsa Gabor
    Update to a post from 2012 concerning the Conservatorship of Zsa Zsa Gabor. Previously, Gabor's only child, 64-year-old Constance Francesca Hilton, asked a California court to establish a conservatorship to mange her mother's care and…
  • Apr 11

    Lunch with The Probate Judges ~ Trust & Estates Section

    Lunch with The Probate Judges ~ Trust & Estates Section
    Firm partner, Yasha Bronshteyn was in attendance at The Beverly Hills Bar Association sponsored Lunch with the Probate Judges on March 19, 2013, at Lawry's in Beverly Hills. Supervising Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff, Judge Reva G. Goetz, Judge…
  • Mar 20

    Report Predicts Alzheimer's, Other Dementia to Double by 2050

    Report Predicts Alzheimer's, Other Dementia to Double by 2050
    Dementia, whether spurred by Alzheimer's disease or other causes, is becoming an ever-increasing issue. With studies and forecasts universally predicting a continued dramatic rise in the occurrence of dementia in the decades ahead, the number…
Rank this Week: 1364

Georgia Wills and Probate Law Blog

Georgia Wills and Probate Law Blog

Features news and thoughts on issues in Georgia regarding wills, advance directives, living wills, healthcare powers of attorney, guardianship, and probate. By Stephen Worrall.

http://www.georgiawillslaw.com/
Rank this Week: 1416

South Florida Estate Planning Law

South Florida Estate Planning Law

Covers South Florida estate planning, probate and tax law issues. By David Shulman.

http://www.sofloridaestateplanning.com/
  • May 1

    My Interview on the Shalom Show

    My Interview on the Shalom Show
    Below is my interview with the Shalom Show, a Jewish public affairs cable show that is on tv nationwide.        
  • Apr 30

    Man dies with $40 million, no will, and no heir

    Man dies with $40 million, no will, and no heir
    Today’s crazy estate planning story comes form the New York Times, He Left a Fortune, to No One. Roman Blum died in New York last year at 97 years old. He was a Holocaust survivor and a successful real estate developer worth over $40…
  • Mar 5

    Both Attorneys and Courts are Tired of Financial Institutions’ Refusal to Accept Powers of Attorney

    Both Attorneys and Courts are Tired of Financial Institutions’ Refusal to Accept Powers of Attorney
    Banks Often Refuse to Accept Powers of Attorney One of the things that’s becoming more and more frustrating for trusts and estates lawyers in Florida is the refusal of banks and other financial institutions to accept properly drafted…
Rank this Week: 1510

New Jersey Estate Planning &…

New Jersey Estate Planning & Elder Law Blog

Covers business law and planning, elder law, estate planning, and probate and estate administration. By Deirdre Wheatley-Liss.

http://www.njelderlawestateplanning.com/
  • Apr 2

    Love is Lost - And So is Your Inheritance - Divorce Really Ends Thing

    Love is Lost - And So is Your Inheritance - Divorce Really Ends Thing
    A common plan among our married clients is to leave their property to their spouse, either outright or in trust - oft-referred to as the “I Love You” Will. Sometimes, love is lost and the couple divorces. We recommend our clients…
  • Mar 25

    Personal Injury Damages and Medicaid Liens - SCOTUS Decide

    Personal Injury Damages and Medicaid Liens - SCOTUS Decide
    You have a horrific accident and are looking at a life of extreme medical care.  The accident was caused by another person (drunk truck driver). You get a multi-million dollar award.  Does the state that you live in get a…
  • Mar 25

    Personal Injury Damages and Medicaid Leins - SCOTUS Decide

    Personal Injury Damages and Medicaid Leins - SCOTUS Decide
    You have a horrific accident and are looking a life of extreme medical care.  The accident was caused by another person (drunk truck driver). You get a multi-million dollar award.  Does the state that you live in get a share? First,…
Rank this Week: 1617

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: 1561

The Ohio Trust & Estate Blog

The Ohio Trust & Estate Blog

Covers estate tax, marriage, medicaid and probate. By Michael D. Bonasera.

http://www.bonasera.org
  • Dec 18

    TOMMY!

    TOMMY!
    So I’ve not posted for a while.  In fact, you’ll note that I mention in the below post that my son was about a month from arriving…  Well, arrive he did.  On 6/18/2012 Tommy arrived and, smiling almost ever…
  • May 8

    Sad Update

    Sad Update
    Its been a while since I’ve written anything here and, though I fully intend to get back to it in the coming months, a couple sad events required mentioning: MCA died last Friday.  The number of tributes available on the web make this…
  • Aug 16

    So Many Great Blogs, So Little Time

    So Many Great Blogs, So Little Time
    My Google Reader account is getting pretty full-up.  There’s so many great resources out there for estate planning that it’s getting hard to keep up!  It’s a nice problem to have I guess…
Rank this Week: 1629

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: 1737

Minnesota Estate Law

Minnesota Estate Law

Covers Minnesota estate planning and probate. By Vest & Johnson.

http://mnestatelaw.com
  • May 4

    Use Tax Refunds to Get New Busine

    Use Tax Refunds to Get New Busine
    Many clients delay estate planning because they lack liquid funds to pay for it. Yet, right now, millions of Americans are receiving their tax refunds. There is a marketing opportunity  here for the savvy estate planning attorney. Consider…
  • Aug 9

    New Hennepin County probate referees announced

    New Hennepin County probate referees announced
    Hennepin County has announced the addition of two part-time probate referees to replace Bruce Kruger, who has retired. Rumors of these appointments have circulated for a while now, but the official announcement came last week (see text…
  • Jul 15

    Referee Kruger is retiring from Hennepin County’s probate court

    Referee Kruger is retiring from Hennepin County’s probate court
    After 20 years on the bench as one of Hennepin County’s probate referees, Bruce Kruger is retiring. Today, the court sent an announcement of his upcoming retirement party for attorneys and colleagues. The party is scheduled for July 30th…
Rank this Week: 1677

Her-Law Firm

Her-Law Firm

Features an experienced attorney's adventures as a relatively new sole practitioner, including marketing successes and failures, client handling, website stuff and some frivolities. By Christine C. Karr.

http://her-law-firm.typepad.com/her-law-firm/
  • Feb 24

    On pro bono cases.............

    On pro bono cases.............
    In my former life, as an attorney who represented plaintiffs in medical negligence cases, I was a very busy associate.  I never lacked for files that needed attention, and rarely had the time, or inclination to take on pro bono cases.  I…
  • Feb 19

    On stepping out of your usual routine...

    On stepping out of your usual routine...
    It's slightly funny to think that I have a usual routine, being in month five of my new practice as a sole practitioner, but I do somewhat have a "usual."  I usually practice in the Circuit Court of Cook County, where the courthouse is…
  • Feb 17

    On building a niche law practice......

    On building a niche law practice......
    A niche law practice is a creature of the new economy affecting small and mid-size law firms.  In this new economy, I believe that you need to distinguish yourself - you need to offer specialized legal services to a specific niche of the…
Rank this Week: 1738

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: 1764

Texas Probate Litigation

Texas Probate Litigation

Covers Texas will contests, trust and inheritance disputes. By J. Michael Young.

http://www.txprobatelitigation.com/
  • May 3

    Texas Supreme Court enforces arbitration clause in a trust

    Texas Supreme Court enforces arbitration clause in a trust
    Today, the Texas Supreme Court released an anticipated opinion in Rachal v. Reitz. In the opinion, the Court upheld an arbitration clause in a trust dispute, requiring the trust beneficiaries to bring their claims against the trustee in…
  • May 2

    Oil and gas royalties and estate disputes in Texa

    Oil and gas royalties and estate disputes in Texa
    The importance of oil and gas interests to Texans is nothing new. But the shale boom has brought about a renaissance in exploration and production, and a great influx of wealth to many Texas families. This boom is highlighted in...
  • Apr 15

    An Executor Can be Removed for a Conflict of Interest

    An Executor Can be Removed for a Conflict of Interest
    Back in June of 2009, I posted about a Texas Supreme Court case regarding the removal of an executor. In that case, Kappus v. Kappus, the Texas Supreme Court held that an alleged conflict of interest was not a sufficient...
Rank this Week: 1922

Mogren Glessner & Roti

Mogren Glessner & Roti

Covers Washington state family law, estate planning, and probate.

http://mgrlaw.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 4

    Compassion and Conviction

    Compassion and Conviction
    The following is a quote I came across from Rick Warren that I find insightful in this age of political correctness:“Our culture has accepted two huge lies. The first is that if you disagree with someone’s lifestyle, you must fear…
  • Oct 3

    Power of Attorney for Adult Children

    Power of Attorney for Adult Children
    Do you have a Power of Attorney for your adult
  • Sep 27

    Renton Criminal Defense Lawyer

    Renton Criminal Defense Lawyer
    Welcome to our new attorney, Michelle R.
Rank this Week: 1849

Ohio Estate Planning, Trust &…

Ohio Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law

Covers Ohio estate planning, trust and probate law. By Bradley B. Wrightsel.

http://wrightsel.blogspot.com/
  • Jan 2

    Avoiding the Fiscal Cliff – Estate Taxe

    Avoiding the Fiscal Cliff – Estate Taxe
    With the Senate tax bill passing the House, it is expected that it will be signed into law. It does not appear that there was a lot of focus on the estate tax. Considering that most tax revenue is generated by the income tax, it is not…
  • Jun 13

    Columbus Bar Association 2012 Annual Meeting

    Columbus Bar Association 2012 Annual Meeting
    This Friday, June 15, at noon is the Annual Meeting of the Columbus Bar Association (CBA). Current CBA President, David Bloomfield will preside and be sworn in as Immediate-Past President. Brad Wrightsel will be sworn in as President, and…
  • Sep 16

    Charitable Lead Trusts Revisited

    Charitable Lead Trusts Revisited
    Who is an ideal candidate for a Charitable Lead Trust (CLT)? First and foremost, the person must be charitably-inclined. Another obvious factor is that the person has wealth. I mean wealthy from the standpoint that the person does not need…
Rank this Week: 1875

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: 1775

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: 1826

Kershisnik Law

Kershisnik Law

Covers Idaho family, criminal, probate and personal injury legal issues. By Patrick Kershisnik.

http://kershisniklaw.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 20

    Boise Divorce Attorney - Boise Family Law Lawyers - Boise Custody Attorneys Lawyer

    Boise Divorce Attorney - Boise Family Law Lawyers - Boise Custody Attorneys Lawyer
    Kershisnik Law, (208) 472-2383, Boise Divorce Attorney, Idaho Family Law Lawyers, divorce, custody, modification, child support, family law.As a Boise Divorce Attorney I often get calls concerning child support. There are many issues…
  • Apr 18

    Boise Probate Attorneys - Idaho Estate Planning Lawyer

    Boise Probate Attorneys - Idaho Estate Planning Lawyer
    To speak with a Boise Probate Attorney or an Idaho Estate Planning Lawyer, please call (208) 472-2383, for probate and estate planning in Idaho.As a Boise Probate Attorney one of the most frequent questions I get is how long does it take to…
  • Apr 4

    Boise Divorce Attorney - Divorce Attorneys, Family Law Lawyers, Probate Attorneys, Boise, Idaho

    Boise Divorce Attorney - Divorce Attorneys, Family Law Lawyers, Probate Attorneys, Boise, Idaho
    Boise Divorce Attorneys - Boise Probate Attorneys - Family Law Lawyers, (208)472-2383Today I am going to discuss probate and divorce. What do probate and divorce have to do with each other? A lot, especially when you get divorced and forget…
Rank this Week: 1793