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Alabama Estate Planning Lawyer…

Alabama Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

Covers Alabama elder law, estate planning and estate administration. By Martinson & Beason, PC.

http://www.alabamaestateplanninglawyerblog.com/
  • Oct 2

    What is a QTIP?

    What is a QTIP?
    A recent article regarding important estate-planning tips for attorneys to consider mentioned the importance of a powerful estate-planning vehicle with a funny acronym. The article discussed how a QTIP trust could serve as an important piece…
  • Sep 1

    Can you control your heirs from beyond the grave in Alabama?

    Can you control your heirs from beyond the grave in Alabama?
    The Wall Street Journal ran an interesting article last weekend examining the extent to which gift givers can exert control over their heirs once they are dead and gone. The article reveals several things that might surprise you given the…
  • Aug 5

    Should you add a child's name to your deed in Alabama?

    Should you add a child's name to your deed in Alabama?
    You really need to think it through before you add someone's name to your Alabama deed because it could cause a lot of unintended pain. Theoretically, adding your child's name to the deed to your home is a good move because it's a way to…
Rank this Week: 4264

All About Estates

All About Estates

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

http://www.allaboutestates.ca/
  • May 24

    Appeal dismissed in Orfus Estate

    Appeal dismissed in Orfus Estate
    Beneficiary appeals decision to grant summary judgment in capacity to execute will and codicil case.
  • May 23

    Social Q’

    Social Q’
    Proper etiquette or fair vs. equal
  • May 22

    Deceased Suffered from Schizophrenia, But Still Capable of Making a Will

    Deceased Suffered from Schizophrenia, But Still Capable of Making a Will
    A recent Manitoba case serves as a reminder that simply because a person suffers from a mental illness does not necessarily mean that she lacks the requisite capacity to make a will. Although Ann Ogilvie suffered from schizophrenia for more…
Rank this Week: 339

Andrew Ewalt's Law Blog

Andrew Ewalt's Law Blog

Covers business law and planning, elder law, estate planning, probate and estate administration, and real estate.

http://andrewewaltslawblog.blogs.com/my_weblog/
  • May 11

    Living Will

    Living Will
    So what is a living will exactly? It is a legal document that directs your physician to discontinue life-sustaining procedures (cardiopulmonary, artificial respiration and artificial hydration and/or nutrition) if you are in a terminal…
  • Mar 11

    Protection For Key Employee

    Protection For Key Employee
    The business world can be very competitive. One of the worst things that can happen to a business is to lose a key employee.  That is why it is important to consider options for protecting your key employees. What if a business owner or key…
  • Mar 9

    Title Insurance Pros and Con

    Title Insurance Pros and Con
    During a recent real estate closing I was asked whether “title” insurance was necessary (for those of you who are unfamiliar, title insurance is a form of insurance that guarantees that no other individuals can claim an interest in your…
Rank this Week: 2313

Atlanta Probate Lawyer Blog

Atlanta Probate Lawyer Blog

Published by The Adams Law Offices, LLC

http://www.atlantaprobatelawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 4083

Berk & Moskowitz - Arizona Probate…

Berk & Moskowitz - Arizona Probate Attorneys

Features articles, news, tips and other information about Arizona probate law.

http://www.azestatelawyers.com
  • Mar 23

    “No Contest” Clause May Discourage Will or Trust Contest

    “No Contest” Clause May Discourage Will or Trust Contest
    In this post, I will explain how a “no contest” clause may be used to defend against an estate, probate, will or trust contest in Arizona. Peace of mind and certainty. Those are the main objectives of most anyone who adopts a will…
  • Oct 17

    Video: 10 Reasons to Have a Will

    Video: 10 Reasons to Have a Will
    Are you considering whether you need a last will and testament?  There are several good reasons to have a will, other than just picking who gets your property when you die.  Watch my video “Prezi” presentation to learn my top ten…
  • Jul 7

    Video: Finders Keepers?

    Video: Finders Keepers?
    In this video, Arizona probate attorney Kent Berk summarizes the Arizona Court of Appeals’ decision over who owns $500,000 found inside the walls of a home. After the owner of the home died, his daughters inherited the home. They searched…
Rank this Week: 4105

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 21

    Getting your probate case approved in Court

    Getting your probate case approved in Court
    Introduction I was on a CourtCall today appearing live, though by telephone, in the Lake County probate Court.  As I waited my turn to speak to the Judge I thought about what everybody does while waiting for a probate Court ……
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 806

California Probate Lawyer Blog

California Probate Lawyer Blog

Covers estate planning and probate. By Mitchell A. Port.

http://www.californiaprobatelawyerblog.com/
  • Nov 20

    Peer Review

    Peer Review
    Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings recently came out with it's rating of me. The Ratings are an objective indicator of a lawyer's high ethical standards and professional ability. Attorneys receive a Peer Review Ratings based on…
  • Nov 13

    Estate and Gift Tax Change

    Estate and Gift Tax Change
    On November 9, 2012 the Joint Committee on Taxation released a report which, among other issues, examines the potential impact to the Treasury from potential changes to the estate tax, including the Obama administration’s proposals. …
  • Sep 4

    Estate And Gift Tax Planning

    Estate And Gift Tax Planning
    2012 provides a unique opportunity for making gifts using the federal estate, gift and generation skipping transfer (“GST”) tax exemption of $5,120,000 (reduced by any prior use of such exemption). Unless Congress takes action, the…
Rank this Week: 4404

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: 1669

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 24

    A Better Way to Letter.

    A Better Way to Letter.
    Does a letter from a lawyer work to resolve disputes?  Not usually.  And having opposing lawyers write letters back and forth is a great way to incur legal fees, but not so great in getting anything resolved. The inherent problem…
  • 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.
Rank this Week: 1165

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: 1732

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: 1571

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: 1390

Fiduciary Folio

Fiduciary Folio

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

http://www.tannerpittmanlaw.com/blog-fiduciary-folio.html
  • Oct 11

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

    He had a power of attorney; there's nothing I can do . . . 
     . . . or is there?Often, a child or close friend of an elderly person will be granted a power of attorney to help the elder handle her financial affairs. Such power of attorney is usually quite broad, granting the trusted agent the…
  • Mar 26

    Posthumous marriage and the pre-pre-nuptial agreement

    Posthumous marriage and the pre-pre-nuptial agreement
    Imagine that, instead of wedding billionaire Howard Marshall, Anna Nicole Smith had merely gotten engaged to him. Marshall, being as he was sixty years Smith's elder, then predeceases her, and Smith requests a posthumous wedding. 
  • Mar 9

    Estate tax trap for non-citizen

    Estate tax trap for non-citizen
    As Alpharetta, Georgia, probate attorneys at the Tieger Law Center rightly report this week, estate taxes can be devastating to non-US citizens. 
Rank this Week: 2717

Finding your Way through the Law

Finding your Way through the Law

Covers Arizona estate planning, probate, trust administration, business planning, elder law and special needs law. By Robert Michael Way.

http://azestateplanning.wordpress.com
  • Dec 27

    Catholic Estate Planning and End-of-Life Planning – Avvo.com

    Catholic Estate Planning and End-of-Life Planning – Avvo.com
    Catholic Estate Planning and End-of-Life Planning – Avvo.com.
  • Nov 18

    Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The Way Law Firm, P.C.

    Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The Way Law Firm, P.C.
    We are now preparing for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at The Way Law Firm, P.C., (www.wayfirm.com) on December 7, 2010, at 9:00 am sponsored by the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.  What a day to open a new practice with it being the…
  • Oct 5

    Finding Your Way Through the Law

    Finding Your Way Through the Law
    You may notice that this blog’s name has changed to “Following the Way” — and there is good reason for that.  Within the last week, The Way Law Firm, P.C., has opened its doors for business at 1990 N. Kolb Road, Tucson, Arizona. …
Rank this Week: 2886

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: 201

Florida Probate Blog -…

Florida Probate Blog - WeProbateFlorida.com

Covers Florida probate administration. By Long H. Duong.

http://weprobateflorida.com
Rank this Week: 3979

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: 1048

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: 621

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: 2194

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: 2589

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: 2901

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 24

    Colonial and Postcolonial Constructions of Family Law

    Colonial and Postcolonial Constructions of Family Law
    Sylvia Wairimu Kang'ara, Beyond Bed And Bread: Making The African State Through Marriage Law Reform -- Constitutive And Transformative Influences of Anglo-American Legal Thought, 9 Hastings Race & Poverty L. J. 353 (2012),…
  • May 22

    Provoked Intimate Femicides: A Privatized Version of “Honour”?

    Provoked Intimate Femicides: A Privatized Version of “Honour”?
    Pascale Fournier, Pascal McDougall & Anna R. Dekker, Dishonour, Provocation and Culture: Through the Beholder’s Eye?, 16(2) Can. Crim. L. Rev. 161 (2012), available at the University of Ottawa.Isabel GrantIn their…
  • May 20

    The Care and Feeding of Sticky Defaults in Information Privacy Law

    The Care and Feeding of Sticky Defaults in Information Privacy Law
    Lauren Willis, When Nudges Fail: Slippery Defaults, 80 U. Chi. L. Rev. ___ (forthcoming 2013) available at SSRN.Paul OhmIf Jotwell is meant to surface obscure gems of legal scholarship, which might go unnoticed otherwise, I might be missing…
Rank this Week: 113

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: 1916

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: 3063

Law Office of Robert L. Boydstun…

Law Office of Robert L. Boydstun Blog

Covers estate planning, probate, guardianships, disability and elder law.

http://www.boydstunlaw.com/blog.html
  • May 17

    The Asset Map Helps Them Help You

    The Asset Map Helps Them Help You
    If you become incapacitated or pass away, the trauma to your family from that event should not be compounded because they have to start to search for your assets and important papers.  If your family has to take over the handling of your…
  • May 10

    Addressing Fear of Losing Control

    Addressing Fear of Losing Control
    Over the years I have observed that children of older parents are often frustrated because their parents refuse to take the necessary steps to plan for the years ahead when their parents are likely to need help with handling their funds,…
  • May 2

    How to Show Your Family Its Legacy of Love

    How to Show Your Family Its Legacy of Love
    I recently read The Last Lecture, by Randy Pausch.  Mr. Pausch was a computer science professor who was diagnosed with terminal cancer.  He had three young children and he wanted to give them a means to know who he was and that…
Rank this Week: 5086

Liberty Law Estate Planning Blog

Liberty Law Estate Planning Blog

Covers estate planning, estate taxes, probate and trusts. By Liberty Law.

http://reddingestateplanningblog.com
  • Mar 15

    THANK YOU!!

    THANK YOU!!
    Shawn McCammon (Liberty Law, A.P.C.) was just named Best Attorney in the annual “Best of” Tehama County, which is voted on by the readers of the Daily News. We would like to thank our friends, family, and clients for all their support! We…
  • Feb 15

    Re-thinking a classic tale!

    Re-thinking a classic tale!
    Here is a nice article from Ahmed Shaikh, a certified estate planning specialist, on the classic tale of Cinderella!   An Estate Plan for Cinderella’s Parents    http://www.estateplanning.com/An-Estate-Plan-for-Cinderellas-Parents/ Tweet
  • Feb 15

    Fiscal Cliff Update 2013

    Fiscal Cliff Update 2013
    Fiscal Cliff Update: Whether you approve or disapprove of the Fiscal Cliff deal made by President Obama, the Senate, and the Congress, as of the date of this blog post it is the law of the land. While folks on either side of the aisle…
Rank this Week: 3810

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: 1724

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: 1739

Los Angeles Probate and Trust…

Los Angeles Probate and Trust Lawyer Blog

Covers estates, probate and trust administration in California. By Jan Morrison.

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

    Did Amy Winehouse have a Will?

    Did Amy Winehouse have a Will?
    I recently read two articles regarding the rumors about Amy Winehouse updating her Will to ensure that her ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil would not inherit any of her estate. One article was in Forbes and the other in Elder Law Answers....
  • Feb 16

    Problems With Drafting Your Own Will

    Problems With Drafting Your Own Will
    A Will, a Trust, Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives, HIPAA Authorizations, Personal Property Assignments and any thing else attendant to your estate plan are legal documents.
  • Nov 18

    Estate Planning is Not Only For the Wealthy

    Estate Planning is Not Only For the Wealthy
    An article posted at Coloradoan.com written by James L. Watts, outlines many reasons why it is not just the wealthy that benefit from an estate plan. Excluding possible federal estate tax exposure, Mr.
Rank this Week: 4437

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: 2397

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: 1698

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: 3246

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: 3392

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: 1460

Musings of a Massachusetts Estate…

Musings of a Massachusetts Estate Lawyer

Focuses on estate planning, probate and corporation law in Massachusetts. By David E. Peterson.

http://blog.deplawfirm.com/
  • Apr 30

    Choosing Fiduciaries: Two Schools of Thought

    Choosing Fiduciaries: Two Schools of Thought
    By its very nature, much of the administration of an estate plan takes place upon the creator’s death or incapacity. For that reason, selecting the proper persons to serve as fiduciaries is arguably the most important decision that one…
  • Mar 11

    Law Office of David E. Peterson Major Website Redesign Launched

    Law Office of David E. Peterson Major Website Redesign Launched
    I’m proud to announce that I’ve just launched a major redesign of the official website of the Law Office of David E. Peterson. The website is the product of countless hours of work. I’d especially like to thank my wife, Dan…
  • Feb 5

    What Is A Medicaid Trust?

    What Is A Medicaid Trust?
    If you listen to talk radio, then there’s a good chance that you’ve heard an advertisement from a law firm preaching the benefits of Medicaid Trusts. They are a great option for many families, especially for the late-middle-aged,…
Rank this Week: 1432

My Road Ahead

My Road Ahead

Provide stories and resources to those trying to settle an estate. By Knowtification.com.

http://knowtification.wordpress.com/
  • Oct 12

    An Estate Tool to Make Life Easier…read!

    An Estate Tool to Make Life Easier…read!
    Losing a loved one is one of the most traumatic experiences a family will endure. It’s tough enough to handle the onslaught of emotions it ignites, let alone negotiate the complex maze of practical, legal and financial issues that families…
  • Sep 29

    Using Legal Services to Prevent Blisters…Not to Cure Them

    Using Legal Services to Prevent Blisters…Not to Cure Them
    Before taking a few long runs along South Florida’s coastline a few weeks ago, I went shopping for products that would enhance my running experiences.  I considered purchasing energy gels, new shoes, and mp3s for my iPod. While shopping at…
  • Sep 14

    Because some people just don’t plan

    Because some people just don’t plan
    One common theme that I frequently come across is that people are just plain busy all the time.  They have so many things pulling them in so many different directions. The mere thought of spending ANY money involves a long decision process…
Rank this Week: 4549

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: 1749

New York Guardian Law

New York Guardian Law

Covers the guardianship process and life as a guardian. By the Law Office of Daniel A. Jimenez P.C.

http://nyguardian.blogspot.com/
  • Jan 9

    Estate Planning Essentials for New Parents (or Responsibility in Six Not So Difficult Steps)

    Estate Planning Essentials for New Parents (or Responsibility in Six Not So Difficult Steps)
    I have had the opportunity to meet with many new parents to discuss what steps they need to take in order to make sure their loved ones are provided for should the unexpected occur.  The trust that these individuals have placed in my…
  • Dec 3

    Calls for increased monitoring of Article 81 guardian

    Calls for increased monitoring of Article 81 guardian
    Today the New York Law Journal has an article relating to a clinic run by the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and the recommendations it has put forward regarding monitoring and standardization of Article 81 guardianship practice. I am…
  • Sep 19

    Who inherits the intangible iTunes library? or my World of Warcraft avatar?

    Who inherits the intangible iTunes library? or my World of Warcraft avatar?
    A friend of mine just pointed out a very interesting article on Marketwatch, who inherits your itunes library, which deals with the new reality of music and book ownership. 
Rank this Week: 4021

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 20

    Surrogate Refuses To Nullify Testator's Choice Of Fiduciary

    Surrogate Refuses To Nullify Testator's Choice Of Fiduciary
    The New York Law Journal has reported a decision of Nassau County Surrogate Edward McCarty III in the matter of the Will of Barboni, 2013-373014(April 25) which upheld the nomination of an executor whose two children both contested the…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1074

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: 1290

New York Probate Lawyer Blog

New York Probate Lawyer Blog

Published By Jules Martin Haas, Attorney at Law

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

    New York Courts Prefer to Appoint Executors Selected by the Testator

    New York Courts Prefer to Appoint Executors Selected by the Testator
    Previous posts in the New York Probate Lawyer Blog discussed various issues concerning the qualifications of person to serve as an Executor or other fiduciary. Reference was made to New York Surrogate's Court Procedure Act Section 707 which…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 2039

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: 1924

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: 2817

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 24

    National Elder Law Month: 3 Factors When Considering Long-Term Care Insurance

    National Elder Law Month: 3 Factors When Considering Long-Term Care Insurance
    As part of National Elder Law Month our North Carolina elder law attorneys are providing a series of posts to help educate senior citizens and their caregivers. Learn about why an elderly person may want to disclaim an inheritance, how senior…
  • May 22

    What Happens if Your Beneficiary Dies Before You Do?

    What Happens if Your Beneficiary Dies Before You Do?
    As you prepare your Will and estate plan, you will choose beneficiaries to receive your financial and personal assets. What happens if a beneficiary dies before you do? If you pass away before updating your Will to reflect the…
  • May 20

    Should an Estate Plan be Revised Before or After a Divorce?

    Should an Estate Plan be Revised Before or After a Divorce?
    We’ve written about the importance of updating your beneficiaries, but when you’re going through a divorce, should you update your estate plan while navigating separation or after the divorce is finalized? If you do not have an…
Rank this Week: 587

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: 2529