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Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog

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

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

May 24
Court Dismissed Request To Split Billion Dollar Charity Fund

Court Dismissed Request To Split Billion Dollar Charity Fund

William Davidson, 86, passed away in 2009. He was the owner of NBA basketball team, Detroit Pistons. A conflict has arisen in deciding who is best suited in enacting Mr. Davidson's dream of supporting local charities and Jewish causes.…
May 24
Michael Jackson 60 Minutes Exclusive Detail

Michael Jackson 60 Minutes Exclusive Detail

As I have previously discussed, 60 Minutes had an exclusive on Michael Jackson’s estate. The Michael Jackson brand is making more money now that any single artist has made in the past four years. However, it has not been easy....
May 24
Administrative Costs Exceed Half Of Multi- Million Dollar Estate

Administrative Costs Exceed Half Of Multi- Million Dollar Estate

After six years of legal battles in Pennsylvania, the estates of Peter Karoly and his wife Lauren Angstadt have racked up $3.74 million dollars in administrative fees. As a result, there is only 3 million left to distribute in the...

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Utah Estate Planning

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

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

May 24
Hospice Not Feeling the Love from Medicare

Hospice Not Feeling the Love from Medicare

Despite a three-year-old order from Congress, Medicare has yet to begin an experiment to expand hospice services to allow beneficiaries to continue potentially lifesaving treatments to see if it would save money while improving the patients'…
May 23
Watch Out for State Death Taxe

Watch Out for State Death Taxe

Even if death and taxes are the only things certain in life, state legislators say they can never be certain about death taxes. The federal death tax has all but disappeared from the radar screen of most taxpayers. Why? The fiscal…
May 22
Remember to Take RMD from Inherited IRA

Remember to Take RMD from Inherited IRA

If you inherit the IRA of an individual who has a required distribution for the year, you – as the beneficiary – must take any remaining required minimum distribution (RMD). Not all assets are inherited in the same way. Take IRAs, for…

Rank this Week: 92

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: 118

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…

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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…

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San Diego Estate Planning Lawyer…

San Diego Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.sandiegoestateplanninglawyerblog.com/

May 23
What Happens to My Car After I Die?

What Happens to My Car After I Die?

The executor of a British estate was recently caught transferring the deceased’s car, worth about $1,240, to his own stepdaughter for the private use of her and her boyfriend. The fraud became public knowledge when the couple broke up…
May 20
Why Your Estate Planning Must Include Intellectual Property

Why Your Estate Planning Must Include Intellectual Property

If you're an author, musician, painter or anyone who engages in creative activity for profit, then your California estate planning should include disposition of any intellectual property rights attached to your works. While most copyrights,…
May 17
Understanding the Legal Relationships in a Revocable Living Trust

Understanding the Legal Relationships in a Revocable Living Trust

A revocable living trust is a common estate planning device where a person, called a settlor, transfers his or her assets to a trustee, usually themselves. The settlor can amend or revoke the trust at any point during his or her lifetime. At…

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North Carolina Estate Planning…

North Carolina Estate Planning Blog

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

http://www.ncestateplanningblog.com/

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: 574

Your Minnesota Family Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.yourminnesotafamilylawyerblog.com/

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…
May 9
Creating the Perfect Child Custody/Parenting Time Arrangement for Your Children

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

One of the most difficult things in any paternity or divorce case is figuring out the schedule for your children – this comes into play when talking about both physical custody and parenting time. In Minnesota, physical custody is the…

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Florida Probate Litigation

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

http://www.flprobatelitigation.com/

May 10
4th & 2d DCA on "in camera" review of privileged documents in probate litigation

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

If you're an estate planner, it's only a matter of time until someone asks you to turn over a deceased client's estate planning file. Don't automatically say "yes," you'd be surprised (horrified!) by the ethical traps lurking in this…
Apr 25
5th DCA: Does inter vivos gift of stock automatically fail if stock certificate remained registered in donor's name at death?

5th DCA: Does inter vivos gift of stock automatically fail if stock certificate remained registered in donor's name at death?

Welch v. Dececco, --- So.3d ----, 2012 WL 5969623 (Fla. 5th DCA November 30, 2012) When and "if" a gift actually occurs can be a tricky, fact-intensive issue to decide. A few years ago I wrote here about a contested gift by former major…
Apr 22
AAA's new Wills and Trusts Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedure

AAA's new Wills and Trusts Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedure

As end users of Florida's court system, trusts and estates lawyers know all too well the negative consequences of an underfunded judiciary. What may not be as clearly apparent is that our clients do have the power to largely "opt…

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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…

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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…

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Scott Law Group

Covers bankruptcy, probate estates, and general litigation.

http://scottlawgroup.com/

May 11
New Mental Health Courts Funded. Will Sevier County Have One?

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

The Tennessee legislature recently approved is new budget. The legislature set aside $1.56 Million to establish 9 courts designed to combat mental health and substance abuse in Tennessee. The question is still out as to whether Sevier…
May 2
What Your Grandkids Will Teach You

What Your Grandkids Will Teach You

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

What Your Grandkids Will Teach You

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

Rank this Week: 815

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…

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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: 1050

Texas Probate Litigation

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

http://www.txprobatelitigation.com/

May 3
Texas Supreme Court enforces arbitration clause in a trust

Texas Supreme Court enforces arbitration clause in a trust

Today, the Texas Supreme Court released an anticipated opinion in Rachal v. Reitz. In the opinion, the Court upheld an arbitration clause in a trust dispute, requiring the trust beneficiaries to bring their claims against the trustee in…
May 2
Oil and gas royalties and estate disputes in Texa

Oil and gas royalties and estate disputes in Texa

The importance of oil and gas interests to Texans is nothing new. But the shale boom has brought about a renaissance in exploration and production, and a great influx of wealth to many Texas families. This boom is highlighted in...
Apr 15
An Executor Can be Removed for a Conflict of Interest

An Executor Can be Removed for a Conflict of Interest

Back in June of 2009, I posted about a Texas Supreme Court case regarding the removal of an executor. In that case, Kappus v. Kappus, the Texas Supreme Court held that an alleged conflict of interest was not a sufficient...

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Toronto Estates & Trusts Monitor

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

http://www.torontoestatemonitor.com/

Mar 7
A Faulty Settlement and Some Buyer's Remorse

A Faulty Settlement and Some Buyer's Remorse

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

Some Tips on Paying Estate Debt

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

Expecting An Inheritance? You Might Not Be Getting One

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

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South Florida Estate Planning Law

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

http://www.sofloridaestateplanning.com/

May 1
My Interview on the Shalom Show

My Interview on the Shalom Show

Below is my interview with the Shalom Show, a Jewish public affairs cable show that is on tv nationwide.
Apr 30
Man dies with $40 million, no will, and no heir

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

Today’s crazy estate planning story comes form the New York Times, He Left a Fortune, to No One. Roman Blum died in New York last year at 97 years old. He was a Holocaust survivor and a successful real estate developer worth over $40…
Mar 5
Both Attorneys and Courts are Tired of Financial Institutions’ Refusal to Accept Powers of Attorney

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

Banks Often Refuse to Accept Powers of Attorney One of the things that’s becoming more and more frustrating for trusts and estates lawyers in Florida is the refusal of banks and other financial institutions to accept properly drafted…

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California Trust, Estate & Probate…

California Trust, Estate & Probate Litigation

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

http://www.californiatrustestateandprobatelitigation.com

May 15
Using Undue Influence to Overturn a California Trust or Will

Using Undue Influence to Overturn a California Trust or Will

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

Time to Make Amend...ments.

Keith Davidson discusses how to amend your California Trust. For our email subscribers: click on the title link to view this video on our website.
May 1
The Mystery of California No-Contest Clause

The Mystery of California No-Contest Clause

Stewart Albertson de-mystifies California No-Contest clauses. For our email subscribers: click on the title link to view this video on our website.

Rank this Week: 1288

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…

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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…

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Texas Wills and Trusts Law Online

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

http://www.texaswillsandtrustslaw.com

May 22
Can Your Spouse Handle Your Financial Affairs?

Can Your Spouse Handle Your Financial Affairs?

Often in marriages, one spouse ends up handling most of the couple’s financial affairs. The division of responsibilities doesn’t always fall along gender lines. Typically, the individual who is most organized and financially savvy…
May 15
In Memory of Jake

In Memory of Jake

My family experienced the full spectrum of emotions last week. We started the week celebrating my brother’s wedding, and ended it grieving the death of my father-in-law, Jake Combs, from a sudden and unexpected illness. Although Jake…
May 8
You’ve Signed Your Estate Planning Documents — Now What?

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

Once you’ve signed your estate planning documents—your will, powers of attorney and other important paperwork—you’re more prepared than most Americans. However, you’re not out of the woods yet. You need to make…

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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,…

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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…

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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: 1548

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…

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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: 1707

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…

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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,…

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Estate of Confusion

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

http://blogs.forbes.com/hanisarji/

Jan 5
More Estate Tax Changes Could Follow Fiscal Cliff Deal

More Estate Tax Changes Could Follow Fiscal Cliff Deal

News bites might leave you hungry for details about the estate tax and the other wealth transfer taxes. This post aims to answer your questions and serve as a useful resource.
Jun 30
California Joins Majority Of States In Recognizing Tort — Intentional Interference With Expected Inheritance

California Joins Majority Of States In Recognizing Tort — Intentional Interference With Expected Inheritance

In Beckwith v. Dahl (May 3, 2012), the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, joined the majority of states in recognizing the tort of intentional interference with expected inheritance (IIEI). “[I]t is time to officially…
Jun 30
Tennessee Woos Wealthy Retirees By Repealing Inheritance And Gift Taxe

Tennessee Woos Wealthy Retirees By Repealing Inheritance And Gift Taxe

States are competing for wealthy retirees and are enticing them with tax breaks. Last month, Tennessee lawmakers cut taxes to keep wealthy retirees in the state and to woo others. In separate bills, Tennessee lawmakers made significant…

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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’…

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Palm Springs Estate Planning…

Palm Springs Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.palmspringsestateplanninglawyerblog.com/

May 13
Estate Planning for High School Graduate

Estate Planning for High School Graduate

As La Quinta probate attorneys, we have many clients with children in high school or college. In the wake of graduation season, it is important to note that even 18 year olds needs some type of estate planning. We recommend the…
Apr 22
Why You Should Not Hold Property in Joint Tenancy with Your Children

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

Our Palm Springs Estate Planning attorneys have clients who frequently ask about putting their children's name on their real property deed. The assumption is that this will avoid probate and will also avoid the necessity for a living trust or…
Apr 1
Palm Springs Trust Attorney Explains the Impact of DOMA on Estate Planning

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

The Supreme Court heard arguments last week regarding the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). The legal arguments focused primarily on the 10th amendment and the freedom of individual states to choose how to define…

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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/

May 13
Surrogate Removes Fiduciary Sua Sponte For Misrepresentations In Petition

Surrogate Removes Fiduciary Sua Sponte For Misrepresentations In Petition

A recent post to this blog discussed a case in which a court declined to remove a fiduciary based on allegations of a potential conflict of interest, but in the absence of actual misconduct on the part of the…
Apr 3
Potential Conflict of Interest Insufficient to Disqualify Nominated Fiduciary

Potential Conflict of Interest Insufficient to Disqualify Nominated Fiduciary

“A testator’s choice of executor should be given great deference” (see Matter of Palma, 40 AD3d 1157, 1158 [3d Dept 2007]). This rule is fundamental to the practice of trusts and estates law, yet is often…
Mar 4
Appellate Division Decides Case of First Impression Concerning "Adopted Out" Child's Right Of Inheritance

Appellate Division Decides Case of First Impression Concerning "Adopted Out" Child's Right Of Inheritance

The term “adopted-out” child, commonly used by the courts, refers to a child adopted out of his or her biological family, i.e., a child placed for adoption…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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The Ohio Trust & Estate Blog

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

http://www.bonasera.org

Dec 18
TOMMY!

TOMMY!

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

Sad Update

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

So Many Great Blogs, So Little Time

My Google Reader account is getting pretty full-up. There’s so many great resources out there for estate planning that it’s getting hard to keep up! It’s a nice problem to have I guess…

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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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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…

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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…

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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: 2372

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…

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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/

Aug 9
Atlanta Attorney Says Prepare Now For Year-End Changes to Estate Tax Law

Atlanta Attorney Says Prepare Now For Year-End Changes to Estate Tax Law

The expiration of key laws in Congress may expose more local individuals to estate or “Death Taxes” after their passing. Atlanta attorney, Steve Worrall explains these anticipated changes, as well as steps Georgia residents can take now…
Jun 7
July Is National Sandwich Generation Month: 5 Ways To Help Aging Parents Plan For The Future

July Is National Sandwich Generation Month: 5 Ways To Help Aging Parents Plan For The Future

As our parents get older and begin to lose their independence, many will turn to their adult children to help them navigate the complicated and costly world of long-term care. Yet for adult children already caring for young kids of their…
Mar 30
April 16th is National Health Care Decisions Day: Tell Someone Your Most Personal Wishes for Medical Care

April 16th is National Health Care Decisions Day: Tell Someone Your Most Personal Wishes for Medical Care

April 16th is National Health Care Decisions Day, which encourages local residents to have open conversations with their loved ones about their most personal wishes for health care, including thoughts on life support, feeding tubes, organ…

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Fiduciary Folio

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

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

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

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

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

Posthumous marriage and the pre-pre-nuptial agreement

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

Estate tax trap for non-citizen

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

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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…

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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…

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