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Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof…

Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog

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

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/trusts_estates_prof/
  • Jun 18

    Advice for Scammer

    Advice for Scammer
    Major private banks seem to have a talent for ripping people off. A “structured product” is a good example. By investing in hedge funds with a boatload of fees, these structured products can transfer a $1 million investment over to...
  • Jun 18

    The Importance of Annuitie

    The Importance of Annuitie
    When trying to solve your lifetime income needs, it may be best to “do as the Romans did.” The Romans instituted the original Single Premium Immediate Annuity (SPIA) structure, which still prevails to this day as the best annuity…
  • Jun 18

    Possible Federal Payroll Tax Refund For Employer

    Possible Federal Payroll Tax Refund For Employer
    As I have previously discussed, the Supreme Court is determining if the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is constitutional. Some employers offering benefits for employees’ same sex couple might be in for federal payroll tax refunds if DOMA is…
Rank this Week: 8

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/
  • Jun 18

    State Boundaries and Constitutional Limit

    State Boundaries and Constitutional Limit
    Clyde S. Spillenger, Risk Regulation, Extraterritoriality, and the Constitutionalization of Choice of Law, 1865-1940, UCLA School of Law Research Paper No. 12-01 (February 15, 2012), available at SSRN.William BaudeMost…
  • Jun 17

    Public Agencies Going Private

    Public Agencies Going Private
    Jon D. Michaels, Privatization’s Progeny, 101 Georgetown Law Journal (forthcoming 2013), available at SSRN.Anne O'ConnellAdministrative law loves binaries. There are executive agencies and independent regulatory commissions. There…
  • Jun 14

    How Should Judges Spend Their Time?

    How Should Judges Spend Their Time?
    Marin K. Levy, Judicial Attention as a Scarce Resource: A Preliminary Defense of How Judges Allocate Time Across Cases in the Federal Courts of Appeals, 81 Geo. Wash. L. Rev. 401 (2013), available at SSRN.Nancy LeongThe federal…
Rank this Week: 109

Utah Estate Planning

Utah Estate Planning

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

http://www.utahestateplanning.typepad.com/
  • Jun 18

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

    Warning – Your Ex-Spouse May Inherit Your Life Insurance!
    When Warren Hillman died in 2008 at the age of 66, his assets included a life insurance policy worth $124,558.03. For the past five years his ex-wife and his widow have been fighting over that money. [On June 3, 2013] the U.S. Supreme Court…
  • Jun 17

    Planning for Your Digital Asset

    Planning for Your Digital Asset
    BOB GINSBERG, a retired production manager for an educational publisher, is worried that he does not know any of the logins and passwords for online accounts belonging to his partner or brother and they do not know his. At 72, he said his…
  • Jun 14

    Costly Conversations Never Had

    Costly Conversations Never Had
    “Finances tend to be one of the trickiest topics because people do have traditional ideas about what you should and shouldn’t talk about,” explained Amy Goyer, a caregiving expert at AARP, who is also handling her own parents’ affairs…
Rank this Week: 145

San Diego Estate Planning Lawyer…

San Diego Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.sandiegoestateplanninglawyerblog.com/
  • Jun 17

    Should a Family Member Draft My Will?

    Should a Family Member Draft My Will?
    When it comes to drafting your last will and testament or other California estate planning documents, it’s important you work with an attorney who is not only knowledgeable and experienced, but also someone who is impartial and not…
  • Jun 14

    Making Sure Your Power of Attorney Is Valid

    Making Sure Your Power of Attorney Is Valid
    A power of attorney is an important estate planning tool that authorizes another person to make decisions for you should you become incapable of making them yourself. A health care power of attorney is a document that specifically applies to…
  • Jun 12

    Avoiding Ambiguity in an Irrevocable Educational Trust

    Avoiding Ambiguity in an Irrevocable Educational Trust
    Trusts are a common estate planning device used to shield assets from the probate process. Trusts also enable an individual (or married couple) to provide for the maintenance, education and health of family members by utilizing specific…
Rank this Week: 250

All About Estates

All About Estates

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

http://www.allaboutestates.ca/
  • Jun 18

    Deleb

    Deleb
    If you are a celbrity or think you have a chance at becoming famous, then you should think about creating a holographic image of yourself now, while you still have full artistic control.
  • Jun 17

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

    To Plead or not to Plead: Pleadings vs. Orders for Direction
    The vast majority of will and power of attorney challenges proceed, at least initially, by way of application. However, formal pleadings can be a powerful tool and may, in fact, be required by the Rules of Civil Procedure. As such,…
  • Jun 14

    Tax deductions for carrying charge

    Tax deductions for carrying charge
    More often than not the costs incurred in the administration of an estate will include legal and accounting fees.
Rank this Week: 545

New York Probate & Estate…

New York Probate & Estate Litigation Blog

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

http://www.nyprobatelitigation.com/
  • Jun 16

    How To Avoid An Estate Fight

    How To Avoid An Estate Fight
    When asked for advice as to how to avoid the destructive kind of litigation which characterizes a contested estate, many lawyers will probably opt for a well-constructed in terrorem  clause --a legal poison pill which threatens a…
  • Jun 5

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

    Hugette Clark Saga Continues With Shocking Revelations That The Reclusive Heiress Was Ripped Off By A New York Hospital
    The story of Hugette Clark, a reclusive copper heiress who died in 2011 at the age of 104 just keeps on getting stranger. Worth hundreds of millions of dollars at her death, she spent the last 20 years of her life as a private pay patient at…
  • May 20

    Surrogate Refuses To Nullify Testator's Choice Of Fiduciary

    Surrogate Refuses To Nullify Testator's Choice Of Fiduciary
    The New York Law Journal has reported a decision of Nassau County Surrogate Edward McCarty III in the matter of the Will of Barboni, 2013-373014(April 25) which upheld the nomination of an executor whose two children both contested the…
Rank this Week: 585

Liberty Law Estate Planning Blog

Liberty Law Estate Planning Blog

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

http://reddingestateplanningblog.com
  • Jun 13

    Even young adults should plan their Estate

    Even young adults should plan their Estate
    Good summary article here on why its important for young adults to think about getting some basic documents in place. Tweet
  • 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
Rank this Week: 664

Florida Probate Litigation Lawyer…

Florida Probate Litigation Lawyer Blog

Cover Florida probate litigation. By Chepenik & Trushin LLP.

http://www.floridaprobatelitigationlawyer.com/
Rank this Week: 749

Florida Estate Planning Lawyer…

Florida Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.floridaestateplanninglawyerblog.com/
  • May 26

    Man without will dies and State may get 40 Million

    Man without will dies and State may get 40 Million
    Forbes has reported that nearly 2.5 million Americans die each year without a will. While many states have default rules that define who will receive your assets, sometimes they do not cover your specific circumstances. Richard Blum, a…
  • May 14

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

    The Advantages of Living Trusts: 6 Ways a Living Trust can Benefit Your Estate Plan
    Probate can have the reputation of being a nightmare, and many hate the idea of going through this process. If the idea of transferring your assets through probate daunts you, then you will be happy to know that living trusts can avoid…
  • May 9

    The Future of Estate Planning: The Multigenerational Life Plan

    The Future of Estate Planning: The Multigenerational Life Plan
    Over the last year I worked with an intern in our office of a Law Review article for Texas Tech University. This article describes problems with current estate planning and takes the premise that most estate planners have become lazy because…
Rank this Week: 772

Los Angeles Probate Litigation…

Los Angeles Probate Litigation Attorney Blog

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

http://www.losangelesprobatelitigationattorneyblog.com/
  • Jun 12

    Conservators and guardians: personal rights of conservatees.

    Conservators and guardians: personal rights of conservatees.
    Just recently the Assembly approved Bob Wieckowski Bills concerning the personal rights of conservatees. On May 16, 2013, the California State Assembly approved three bills and a resolution authored by Assemblymember Bob Wieckowski, a…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 884

North Carolina Estate Planning…

North Carolina Estate Planning Blog

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

http://www.ncestateplanningblog.com/
  • Jun 18

    Estate Planning Steps Before 40

    Estate Planning Steps Before 40
    According to the North Carolina Office of State and Budget Management, as of 2012 there are over 3.5 million people in North Carolina between the ages of 18-44. In 20 years, approximately half will be close to retirement…
  • Jun 17

    Tax Concerns When Modifying Trust

    Tax Concerns When Modifying Trust
    In May 2013, the Internal Revenue Service issued a Private Letter Ruling addressing tax concerns resulting from a trust modification agreement. PLRs are issued when a taxpayer directly requests guidance from the IRS on a specific matter. A…
  • Jun 11

    Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples in North Carolina

    Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples in North Carolina
    There are thousands of couples living together in North Carolina who are not married. Relationships may be just a year old or spanning a few decades. How can unmarried couples protect their rights in the event their partner becomes…
Rank this Week: 972

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: 967

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: 1062

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: 1210

California Probate and Estate…

California Probate and Estate Planning Blog

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

http://www.californiaprobate.info/blog
  • Jun 17

    Lack of trust funding and the small probate estate

    Lack of trust funding and the small probate estate
    INTRODUCTION It seems a day does not go by without speaking to a potential new client regarding their parent’s trust not being properly funded. There are different reasons this happened but the end result is they need to hire an…
  • Jun 9

    Law Firm with actual PROBATE COURT EXPERIENCE

    Law Firm with actual PROBATE COURT EXPERIENCE
    EXPERTS AND SPECIALISTS Every “probate lawyer” you talk to says they are a probate “expert” or a probate “specialist.”  Of course few really are.  When I say that I mean it because 1) I was a…
  • Jun 4

    The Probate Real Estate Auction

    The Probate Real Estate Auction
    OBJECTING TO A NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION In a recent blog post I explained what happens in the probate real estate process. That post focused on how to respond to a notice of proposed action. Now, let’s take it a … Continue…
Rank this Week: 1307

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/
  • Jun 13

    Long Island Estate Planning for Digital Asset

    Long Island Estate Planning for Digital Asset
    Effective estate planning should also include the protection of your digital assets, such as files stored on your website and other sites, your photos on Facebook, documents on your flash drive, your ecommerce accounts such as PayPal, e-bay,…
  • Jun 4

    Selling Long Island Estate Property

    Selling Long Island Estate Property
    During the course of an estate administration, the decedent’s family home or other real estate may be sold. In most cases, the executor or administrator of the estate has the power to sell the property. Only property held in the held in…
  • May 29

    Using a Trust is Better then Trusting Siblings to Do the Right Thing

    Using a Trust is Better then Trusting Siblings to Do the Right Thing
    I’ve had people ask me to draft a will where they would leave out a child in order to protect that child from creditors or spouse, or to keep government benefits. So they would leave the inheritance to other children, and have them…
Rank this Week: 1308

New York Probate and Estate…

New York Probate and Estate Administration Blog

Published by Stephen Bilkis & Associates

http://www.newyorkprobateestateadministration.com/
  • Jun 4

    Executor of Will Sued

    Executor of Will Sued
    In a probate proceeding, the petitioner woman appeals from an order of the Surrogate's Court dated October 16, 2007, as, after a hearing, granted those branches of the motion of the opponent man, which were to disqualify the petitioner from…
  • Jun 3

    Court Decides Property Dispute Among Family Member

    Court Decides Property Dispute Among Family Member
    The Facts of the Case: On 18 October 2007, a decedent died and is survived by his daughter-one and his granddaughters, A and B, the children of predeceased daughter-two, as his sole distributes. The decedent’s wife had predeceased him…
  • Jun 1

    Court Decides Reasonable Attorneys Fees for Estate Administration

    Court Decides Reasonable Attorneys Fees for Estate Administration
    The Facts of the Case: On 22 February 2004, a resident of Hicksville died with a will dated 6 November 2002, months after a guardian was appointed on her behalf under Mental Health Law Article 81. The decedent left all of her property, other…
Rank this Week: 1280

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: 1253

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: 1287

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
  • Jun 18

    What is a Spendthrift Trust?

    What is a Spendthrift Trust?
    A valid spendthrift provision prevents a beneficiary from transferring his or her interest in the trust as well as prevents creditors or assignees of the beneficiary from reaching any of he trust funds until they are dispersed to the…
  • Jun 4

    Judicial Modification of Trust

    Judicial Modification of Trust
    Trusts are created for a variety of reasons.  Whether it is for tax and creditor protection or because the beneficiary is still a minor, there may be myriad reasons for their preparation.  Nevertheless, the initial purpose…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1366

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
  • Jun 17

    Wacky Wednesday: Wills That Make You Go “Hmmm…” – Solomon Sanborn

    Wacky Wednesday: Wills That Make You Go “Hmmm…” – Solomon Sanborn
    NB: This post is part of a series highlighting wills that contain some interesting, and sometimes bizarre, bequests and stipulations. You can see all these posts here. Solomon Sanborn of Medford, Massachusetts was a patriot, and was…
  • Jun 5

    Talking With Your Parents About Their Financial Affair

    Talking With Your Parents About Their Financial Affair
    Many elderly parents are uncomfortable sharing their finances with their children. An article I read recently suggested several reasons they may be wary. Some parents worry that their kids will lose motivation to work if they thought they…
  • May 29

    Will The State Get All My Assets If I Die Without A Will?

    Will The State Get All My Assets If I Die Without A Will?
    The law gives you the freedom to decide how and to whom your assets are distributed when you die by making a Will. If you die without a Will, your assets will be distributed to your heirs according to a statutory formula. You can learn more…
Rank this Week: 1419

California Trust, Estate & Probate…

California Trust, Estate & Probate Litigation

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

http://www.californiatrustestateandprobatelitigation.com
  • Jun 13

    A Family Affair: How the law complicates your family's Trust and Will dispute

    A Family Affair: How the law complicates your family's Trust and Will dispute
    Trust and will disputes are confusing because the way you see your family and their assets can be very different from how the law sees it.  You may see your family as one group of people related by blood.  If one of your siblings is…
  • Jun 13

    Resolving Mediations in California Trust and Will Lawsuit

    Resolving Mediations in California Trust and Will Lawsuit
    In this video, Keith Davidson discusses the how mediations work and what value they have to your case.   For our email subscribers: click on the title link to view this video on our website.
  • Jun 3

    How Long Will Your Lawsuit Last?

    How Long Will Your Lawsuit Last?
    Keith Davidson discusses the probable length of your Trust and Will lawsuit.  For our email subscribers: click on the title link to view this video on our website.
Rank this Week: 1454

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: 1702

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: 2099

Texas Probate Litigation

Texas Probate Litigation

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

http://www.txprobatelitigation.com/
  • Jun 12

    Will contests: No two are the same

    Will contests: No two are the same
    I enjoy handling will contest cases because I can help heirs and beneficiaries protect their inheritances. I also enjoy the challenge of evaluating these cases, as no two are the same. Each case is highly dependent on the facts and...
  • 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...
Rank this Week: 2245

Philadelphia Estate and Tax…

Philadelphia Estate and Tax Attorney Blog

Focuses on income, estate and gift tax matters, estate planning and probate administration. By Steven J. Fromm.

http://frommtaxes.wordpress.com/
  • Jun 9

    Playing Games With Employees: IRS Temporary Tax Break Ends June 30, 2013

    Playing Games With Employees: IRS Temporary Tax Break Ends June 30, 2013
    Employers illegally treating employees as independent contractors can come clean through a program called the Voluntary Classification Settlement Program (VCSP).  To explore in more detail the merits of this VCSP program and how it…
  • Jun 9

    Playing Games With Employees: IRS Temporary Tax Break Ends June 30, 2013

    Playing Games With Employees: IRS Temporary Tax Break Ends June 30, 2013
    Employers illegally treating employees as independent contractors can come clean through a program called the Voluntary Classification Settlement Program (VCSP).  To explore in more detail the merits of this VCSP program and how it…
  • Jan 21

    Estate Planning 2013: Now What? A Must Read For Everyone

    Estate Planning 2013: Now What? A Must Read For Everyone
    We now know what the federal estate tax laws will be this year and in the future.  Our federal government has stated that these estate tax rules are now permanent after a decade of uncertainty.  (A cynic may say that these…
Rank this Week: 2281

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 28

    Palm Desert Probate Attorney Named Top Lawyer

    Palm Desert Probate Attorney Named Top Lawyer
    We at Julia Burt Law are happy to share the news that Julia E. Burt was named "Top Lawyer" by Palm Springs Life Magazine for 2013. Julia is a certified specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law as well as a California Certified…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 2495

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,…
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Wealth Wars: Arkansas Estate,…

Wealth Wars: Arkansas Estate, Trust & Probate Litigation Blog

Covers estate and trust conflicts, inheritance battles, and will contests.By Matt House.

http://arkansaswealthwars.com
  • Mar 14

    Arkansas Court Of Appeals Affirms Agreement To Split Joint Accounts Despite Beneficiary Designation

    Arkansas Court Of Appeals Affirms Agreement To Split Joint Accounts Despite Beneficiary Designation
                   There is often confusion regarding what property falls within an estate, or trust, and what property falls outside of either.  For example, commonly bank accounts, IRA’s, etc.,…
  • Aug 5

    “Murder, Fraud, $2.2 Million Somewhere”

    “Murder, Fraud, $2.2 Million Somewhere”
    This week’s issue of the Arkansas Times contains a sad but fascinating story written by Mara Leveritt, who is well-known for her writing about so-called “true crime,” including but not limited to her book about the West Memphis…
  • Jul 26

    Common Mistakes When Serving As Trustee

    Common Mistakes When Serving As Trustee
    My last post discussed the pros and cons of institutional trustees vs. family member trustees.  Regardless of whom is serving as trustee, in the course of my law practice there are common themes which repeatedly arise in the area of trust…
Rank this Week: 2506

Estate of Confusion

Estate of Confusion

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

http://blogs.forbes.com/hanisarji/
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Spencer Law Firm Blog

Spencer Law Firm Blog

Covers probate and estate planning in Pennsylvania.

http://www.pennsylvaniatrustsandestates.com/
  • Nov 21

    Planning for Another Marriage Later in Life

    Planning for Another Marriage Later in Life
    As the life expectancy of people in the United States increases, there are more second and third marriages. Widows and widowers are increasingly likely to meet and decide that another marriage is a wonderful way to spend their remaining…
  • Nov 10

    The Top Ten Money Excuse

    The Top Ten Money Excuse
    Thank you to Peterson Hastings for posting this article by Jim Parker, Vice President, DFA Australia Limited: "Human beings have an astounding facility for self-deception when it comes to our own money. We tend to rationalize our own…
  • Nov 5

    New $14,000 Gift Tax Annual Exclusion and Other Inflation Adjustment

    New $14,000 Gift Tax Annual Exclusion and Other Inflation Adjustment
    By law, a number of tax provisions must be adjusted annually to keep pace with inflation. Before these numbers were adjusted for inflation, taxpayers automatically fell into higher tax brackets as their income rose with the cost of living.…
Rank this Week: 2496

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: 2288

Smarter Will Blog

Smarter Will Blog

Provides estate planning and probate news.

http://www.smarterwill.com
  • May 23

    Holographic Wills: Legal in Illinois?

    Holographic Wills: Legal in Illinois?
    Holographic wills (wills that are entirely handwritten) are not generally recognized as valid wills in the state of Illinois. Why? It's not because they're handwritten, but because holographic wills are usually not 'witnessed' properly (the…
  • May 9

    Organ Donation Process in Illinoi

    Organ Donation Process in Illinoi
    Did you know that Illinois has a fairly new organ donation process, and that even if you've registered before to be an organ donor, you may need to re-register under the new system? In 2006 (only 5 years ago), a new Illinois organ donation…
  • Apr 25

    Pulling the Plug: Illinois Law That Make it Possible

    Pulling the Plug: Illinois Law That Make it Possible
    Everyone has the right to live. But does everyone have the right to die? Dying on your own terms (or “pulling the plug”) is a privilege granted at the state level. But it requires advance planning. Every state has different rules on how…
Rank this Week: 2395

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: 2502

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/
  • Jun 10

    Asset Protection: LLCs vs. Irrevocable Trust

    Asset Protection: LLCs vs. Irrevocable Trust
    We live in an economically volatile and litigious society. An unexpected lawsuit, or decline in business, can put people’s life savings at risk. Therefore, asset protection planning is of the utmost importance. According to…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 2628

Estate Planning, Explained

Estate Planning, Explained

By One Point One Legal, PLC.

http://www.onepointonelegal.com/category/blog/wills-trusts-and-taxes/
  • Jun 10

    Before Qualifying as Executor or Administrator of a Virginia Estate

    Before Qualifying as Executor or Administrator of a Virginia Estate
    There’s something I think everyone who is thinking about qualifying as the executor or administrator of an estate should do before going to the clerk’s office to qualify: talk to a lawyer. I know it sounds self-serving coming…
  • Jun 3

    Resigning as Administrator of a Virginia Estate

    Resigning as Administrator of a Virginia Estate
    Question: I qualified as an administrator of my aunt’s estate. I don’t want to be an administrator any more. What can I do? Answer: There’s a way you can resign. Don’t get too excited–resigning isn’t as…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 2569

Scott Law Group

Scott Law Group

Covers bankruptcy, probate estates, and general litigation.

http://scottlawgroup.com/
  • May 25

    Freedom is Not Free | Thanks to Those Who Serve

    Freedom is Not Free | Thanks to Those Who Serve
    Freedom is not free! Memorial day is just around the corner. Take 5 minutes to watch this video. Watch at the 2:40 mark for this, "No one desires peace more that the warriors and their families, for they know the true cost of war." Be…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 2750

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: 2548

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: 2844

San Mateo Probate Lawyer

San Mateo Probate Lawyer

Covers the latest developments in Estate Planning and Probate law. By the Jellins Group.

http://sanmateoprobatelawyer.com/
  • Apr 10

    What are Letters in Probate, in San Mateo County?

    What are Letters in Probate, in San Mateo County?
    What are Letters in Probate, in San Mateo County? “Letters”, also called “Letters of Administration”, is a document that is issued after the personal representative is appointed by the court and, if required, has posted the required…
  • Apr 10

    How Long Does Probate Take in San Mateo County, California?

    How Long Does Probate Take in San Mateo County, California?
    How Long Does Probate Take in San Mateo County, California? Theoretically a probate estate could be in a position to close in as little as five months from the date of the decedent’s death. However, in reality a probate estate normally…
  • Apr 5

    What Is A Personal Representative, An Administrator or Executor, under Probate Law in San Mateo County ?

    What Is A Personal Representative, An Administrator or Executor, under Probate Law in San Mateo County ?
    What Is A Personal Representative, An Administrator or Executor, under Probate Law in San Mateo County ? A personal representative is a catch all term for the person who is in charge of the decedent’s estate. There several types of personal…
Rank this Week: 2898

New York Probate Lawyer Blog

New York Probate Lawyer Blog

Published By Jules Martin Haas, Attorney at Law

http://www.newyorkprobatelawyerblog.com/
  • Jun 12

    New York Estates May Require That a Bond Be Filed with the Surrogate's Court

    New York Estates May Require That a Bond Be Filed with the Surrogate's Court
    There are two fundamental procedural avenues that are followed when initiating proceedings in the Surrogate's Court to administer a decedent's estate. If the person died testate (having left a Last Will), the proceedings concern the Probate…
  • Jun 5

    Trust and Estate Disputes Often Involve a Variety of Issue

    Trust and Estate Disputes Often Involve a Variety of Issue
    Controversies arising in Estate Planning, Estate Litigation and Estate Settlement involve a vast variety of issues. New York Estate Lawyers know that the many different problems that are found in the area of Trusts and Estates are as diverse…
  • May 29

    New York Estate Requires a Careful Review of Estate Asset

    New York Estate Requires a Careful Review of Estate Asset
    A New York Estate Planning Lawyer is aware that it is of utmost importance to review a person's assets when formulating an estate plan. Initially, it may seem that determining the value of assets is a primary concern so that estate taxes can…
Rank this Week: 3016

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
  • Jun 4

    "Do It Yourself" Legal Documents May Be At Your Own Peril

    "Do It Yourself" Legal Documents May Be At Your Own Peril
    Many of us have become committed members of the “Do It Yourself” crowd.  Often undertaking projects yourself can provide financial savings over the cost of hiring a professional and can provide the satisfaction of completing…
  • 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,…
Rank this Week: 3165

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 30

    Estate Planning for Young Adults – the Documents that Every One Must Have

    Estate Planning for Young Adults – the Documents that Every One Must Have
    There are two big misconceptions when it comes to estate planning: 1. Only the rich need to worry about estate planning  2. Only people with kids need to worry about estate planning. When it comes to estate planning, young adults with…
  • May 23

    5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Attorney

    5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Attorney
    1. What areas of law do you practice? Does the attorney limit their practice to one or two areas, or do they take the “Jack of all trades” approach? There are many different areas of law; if an attorney practices a little bit of…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 2967

Murphy's Law Blog

Murphy's Law Blog

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

http://www.noreenmurphylaw.com/blog/
  • May 26

    Estate Taxes: How Much and What States?

    Estate Taxes: How Much and What States?
    For many people, the “Fiscal Cliff” deal done in January 2013, resolved potential estate tax issues: the Federal threshold for taxable estates was permanently moved to $5,000,000.00 per person (indexed for inflation, so the actual…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 3377

The Law Office of Raymond A.…

The Law Office of Raymond A. Harris PLLC Blog

Covers estate planning, medicaid and medicare.

http://www.raymondaharris.com/blog/
Rank this Week: 3197