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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/
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May 13
Estate Planning for High School Graduate
Estate Planning for High School GraduateAs 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 ChildrenOur 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 PlanningThe 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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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/
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Jan 21
Estate Planning 2013: Now What? A Must Read For Everyone
Estate Planning 2013: Now What? A Must Read For EveryoneWe 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… -
Jan 21
Estate Planning 2013: Now What? A Must Read For Everyone
Estate Planning 2013: Now What? A Must Read For EveryoneWe 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… -
Dec 4
2012 Year End Tax Planning Strategie
2012 Year End Tax Planning Strategie2012 Year End Tax Planning Strategies. Filed under: Estate Planning
Rank this Week: 3791
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/
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May 20
Why Your Estate Planning Must Include Intellectual Property
Why Your Estate Planning Must Include Intellectual PropertyIf 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 TrustA revocable living trust is a common estate planning device where a person, called a settlor, transfers his or her assets to a trustee, usually themselves. The settlor can amend or revoke the trust at any point during his or her lifetime. At… -
May 11
Who Can Access Your Social Media Accounts After Your Death?
Who Can Access Your Social Media Accounts After Your Death?Traditionally, California estate planning addresses distribution of real and tangible personal property. But in the Internet age, intangible personal assets such as social media accounts are an essential part of many estates. Google, Facebook…
Rank this Week: 745
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/
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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…
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Scott Law Group
Scott Law Group
Covers bankruptcy, probate estates, and general litigation.
http://scottlawgroup.com/
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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 YouI 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 YouI 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: 2423
Smarter Will Blog
Smarter Will Blog
Provides estate planning and probate news.
http://www.smarterwill.com
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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 IllinoiDid 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 PossibleEveryone 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…
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South Florida Estate Planning Law
South Florida Estate Planning Law
Covers South Florida estate planning, probate and tax law issues. By David Shulman.
http://www.sofloridaestateplanning.com/
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May 1
My Interview on the Shalom Show
My Interview on the Shalom ShowBelow 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 heirToday’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 AttorneyBanks 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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Spencer Law Firm Blog
Spencer Law Firm Blog
Covers probate and estate planning in Pennsylvania.
http://www.pennsylvaniatrustsandestates.com/
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Nov 21
Planning for Another Marriage Later in Life
Planning for Another Marriage Later in LifeAs 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 ExcuseThank 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 AdjustmentBy 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.…
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Texas Estate Planning and Probate…
Texas Estate Planning and Probate Law
By Gary Howell.
http://texaslawyer.blogspot.com/
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Nov 21
The End of the Blog
The End of the BlogThis 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 2005The 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: 1722
Texas Probate Litigation
Texas Probate Litigation
Covers Texas will contests, trust and inheritance disputes. By J. Michael Young.
http://www.txprobatelitigation.com/
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May 3
Texas Supreme Court enforces arbitration clause in a trust
Texas Supreme Court enforces arbitration clause in a trustToday, 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 TexaThe 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 InterestBack 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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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
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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 JakeMy family experienced the full spectrum of emotions last week. We started the week celebrating my brother’s wedding, and ended it grieving the death of my father-in-law, Jake Combs, from a sudden and unexpected illness. Although Jake… -
May 8
You’ve Signed Your Estate Planning Documents — Now What?
You’ve Signed Your Estate Planning Documents — Now What?Once you’ve signed your estate planning documents—your will, powers of attorney and other important paperwork—you’re more prepared than most Americans. However, you’re not out of the woods yet. You need to make…
Rank this Week: 1307
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/
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Mar 4
Gave presentation regarding special needs trusts and planning at Capital Area Center for Independent Living
Gave presentation regarding special needs trusts and planning at Capital Area Center for Independent LivingToday I gave a presentation at Capital Area Center for Independent Living (CACIL) regarding the uses of special needs trusts and Medicaid planning, guardianships and conservatorships, and helping individuals with special needs to live in the… -
Mar 4
Gave presentation regarding special needs trusts and planning at Capital Area Center for Independent Living
Gave presentation regarding special needs trusts and planning at Capital Area Center for Independent LivingToday I gave a presentation at Capital Area Center for Independent Living (CACIL) regarding the uses of special needs trusts and Medicaid planning, guardianships and conservatorships, and helping individuals with special needs to live in the… -
Mar 3
Testimonial from a happy client of The Law Office of Raymond A. Harris, PLLC
Testimonial from a happy client of The Law Office of Raymond A. Harris, PLLCPosted with her permission, below is a testimonial from a client whom I assisted in reversing a Medicare Part B penalty and saving her thousands of dollars. “I first want to say that this account is being told with the help of my…
Rank this Week: 3410
The Ohio Trust & Estate Blog
The Ohio Trust & Estate Blog
Covers estate tax, marriage, medicaid and probate. By Michael D. Bonasera.
http://www.bonasera.org
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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 UpdateIts 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 TimeMy Google Reader account is getting pretty full-up. There’s so many great resources out there for estate planning that it’s getting hard to keep up! It’s a nice problem to have I guess…
Rank this Week: 3564
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/
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May 14
No Happy Mothers Day: Kobe Bryant Disputes Mother In Lawsuit
No Happy Mothers Day: Kobe Bryant Disputes Mother In LawsuitKobe 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 GuardianshipAmanda 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 HumphrieNot 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: 1686
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/
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Mar 7
A Faulty Settlement and Some Buyer's Remorse
A Faulty Settlement and Some Buyer's RemorseThe 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 DebtOne 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 OneInvestor’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: 1080
Utah Estate Planning
Utah Estate Planning
Covers estate planning, probate, trusts and wills in Utah. By Jason C. Hunter.
http://www.utahestateplanning.typepad.com/
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May 22
Remember to Take RMD from Inherited IRA
Remember to Take RMD from Inherited IRAIf 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… -
May 21
When Having “The Talk,” Experts Advise Going to Mom First
When Having “The Talk,” Experts Advise Going to Mom FirstTrying to find a way to ask your parents about the potentially sensitive topic of their finances? You might have better odds of getting the conversation going if you start with mom instead of dad. Have you had “the talk” with your senior… -
May 20
Recordkeeping Key When Caring for Senior Parent
Recordkeeping Key When Caring for Senior ParentThe biggest lesson? Contracts, invoices, and good record-keeping are as important with family or related parties as anywhere else. In fact, perhaps there’s a bigger reason for being scrupulous with family and related parties: to save…
Rank this Week: 133
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
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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 DesignationThere 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 TrusteeMy 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…
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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/
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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, 2013Nuts & 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 material2013 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- Seminar2013 update Wills and Estate Planning- Seminar Wednesday January 16,…
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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/
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May 22
Tips on Avoiding Family Feuds During Estate Planning
Tips on Avoiding Family Feuds During Estate PlanningDue to the recent signing of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, now is the time to review your estate plan in order to mitigate tax exposure, especially if you are a high-net-worth individual or own a family business.... -
May 22
Mother of Heavy D Dispels Rumors Concerning his Estate
Mother of Heavy D Dispels Rumors Concerning his EstateIn November of 2011, Dwight Myers, better known as rapper Heavy D, passed away at the age of 44. Reports have recently surfaced that Heavy D’s brother, Floyd Myers, has attempted to take control of Heavy D’s entire estate. But... -
May 22
Book on IRS Compliance Issues and IRA Trust Violation
Book on IRS Compliance Issues and IRA Trust ViolationSeymour Goldberg (CPA, MBA, JD) recently published a book entitled, IRA Guide to IRS Compliance Issues Including IRA Trust Violations, American Bar Association, (Apr. 2013). Provided below is a description of the book from the ABA Store’s…
Rank this Week: 10
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/
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May 16
5 Things Couples Need to Know Before Buying Real Estate
5 Things Couples Need to Know Before Buying Real EstateBuying 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 ChildrenOne of the most difficult things in any paternity or divorce case is figuring out the schedule for your children – this comes into play when talking about both physical custody and parenting time. In Minnesota, physical custody is the… -
May 5
Selecting the Right Person Makes a Difference: Personal Representatives, Executors, and other Agent
Selecting the Right Person Makes a Difference: Personal Representatives, Executors, and other AgentOne of the most important things in preparing your estate plan is naming the appropriate person to act as your Personal Representative (or Executor). Some people feel there is a “right” person to name, by virtue of relationship,…
Rank this Week: 620