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Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog

By Gerry W. Beyer.

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

Sep 19
Window Cleaner Bequeathed £300,000 by Customer Faces Jail for Failing to Hand Money Back To Her Family

Window Cleaner Bequeathed £300,000 by Customer Faces Jail for Failing to Hand Money Back To Her Family

Albert Pearce was left a small fortune, nearly £300,000, when 98-year-old Julie Spalding changed her will. After her death, her nephew, Cecil Bray, challenged the will and was successful in getting a court to order Pearce to return the…
Sep 19
Article on Borrowing in the Shadow of Death: Another Look at Probate Lending

Article on Borrowing in the Shadow of Death: Another Look at Probate Lending

David Horton recently posted an Article entitled, Borrowing in the Shadow of Death: Another Look at Probate Lending, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Law eJournal. Provided below is an abstract of the Article: “Fringe” lending has long been…
Sep 19
GOP Plan to Kill Estate Tax Sets up Charitable Giving Conflict

GOP Plan to Kill Estate Tax Sets up Charitable Giving Conflict

Most Republican lawmakers seem to favor a repeal of the estate tax as part of overall tax reform. What many have failed to consider are the negative repercussions for charitable giving if the repeal is successful. When the estate tax...

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Covers practice tips and new legal developments of particular interest to California legal professionals. The CEB blog covers a wide range of practice areas from estate planning to civil litigation, along with posts relating to the practice of law generally.

http://blog.ceb.com

Sep 18
Checklist: What to Do If Summary Judgment Is Denied

Checklist: What to Do If Summary Judgment Is Denied

You moved for summary judgment but your motion was denied. Here’s a checklist of four things to ask yourself. __ 1. Are there any new or different facts, circumstances, or law that couldn’t have been presented…
Sep 15
Don’t Let Your Ethical Duties Get Lost in the Cloud

Don’t Let Your Ethical Duties Get Lost in the Cloud

The following is a guest blog post by Perry L. Segal, an attorney and management consultant at Charon Law, Redwood City. Mr. Segal has over 25 years of combined experience in law and technology. He is co-chair of the California Council of…
Sep 13
Have You Looked at Your Email Disclaimer Lately?

Have You Looked at Your Email Disclaimer Lately?

It has become routine for attorneys to include a disclaimer in their emails. But like anything else that becomes routine, some attorneys have lost track of the purpose of the disclaimer and could benefit from a little thought on improving its…

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Virginia Disability Law Blog

Covers Social Security disability law and special needs trusts. By Sheri R. Abrams.

http://sheriabrams.com/blog

Sep 14
What You Post Online Matters When Applying for Social Security Disability says Virginia Social Security Disability Lawyer

What You Post Online Matters When Applying for Social Security Disability says Virginia Social Security Disability Lawyer

The Administrative Law Judges (ALJ) have started to actively Google people to find out information about them when considering Social Security case. As a Virginia Social Security Disability Lawyer, I can tell you it really is in your…
Sep 11
Social Security Adds To Compassionate Allowances List

Social Security Adds To Compassionate Allowances List

On September 5, 2017, Nancy A. Berryhill, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, announced three new Compassionate Allowances conditions: CACH–Vanishing White Matter Disease-Infantile and Childhood Onset Forms, Congenital Myotonic…
Sep 8
Fairfax Special Needs Lawyer on Disabilities, Discrimination, and the Law

Fairfax Special Needs Lawyer on Disabilities, Discrimination, and the Law

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is the first federal law guaranteeing that people with disabilities have the same opportunities and options to participate in all areas of life as non-disabled persons. It was modeled on the…

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Estate Law Canada

Covers estate planning topics, trusts, probate, Enduring Powers of Attorney, health care directives, incapacity issues and elder law. By Lynne Butler.

http://estatelawcanada.blogspot.com/

Sep 19
Executor wants to buy the family home but a beneficiary has hired a realtor to sell it

Executor wants to buy the family home but a beneficiary has hired a realtor to sell it

Is there any asset that causes as much trouble in an estate as the parent's home? The interplay of legal rights and volatile emotions can make it tough to deal with. This reader recently asked me a question about an executor (who is also a…
Sep 17
Taking the financial reins from Mom and Dad

Taking the financial reins from Mom and Dad

Many people think of estate planning as making a will, but that's only part of it. The other important part is making documents that plan for losing your mental capacity. Sure, it's not the most fun thing to think about but it's certainly…
Sep 16
Mom left me the house. What do I owe my brothers?

Mom left me the house. What do I owe my brothers?

There is an interesting article in www.nytimes.com that caught my eye. The column is not written by a lawyer, but by someone who is called an ethicist. I'm not sure that's a real title but clearly it indicates that the column is intended to…

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About Florida Law

Covers Florida estate planning and condo laws. By Sackrin & Tolchinsky.

http://aboutfloridalaw.com

Sep 18
Real Estate Damage Claims After A Major Storm (Hurricane) in Florida

Real Estate Damage Claims After A Major Storm (Hurricane) in Florida

We all know that living in Florida means having to deal with real property damage claims caused by tropical storms, tornadoes and by the dreaded hurricane. (Like 2017’s Category 4 Hurricane Irma). Just like any other…
Sep 5
6 Tenant Rights That All Florida Tenants and Landlords Need to Know

6 Tenant Rights That All Florida Tenants and Landlords Need to Know

Common Breaches of Tenant Rights by Florida Landlords In Florida, residential tenancies are governed by (1) Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes under what is commonly known as “Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act” (see…
Aug 22
Is Dyck O’Neal Trying To Garnish Your Bank Accounts and/or Wages?

Is Dyck O’Neal Trying To Garnish Your Bank Accounts and/or Wages?

Unfortunately, foreclosures are still a common occurrence in Florida. What’s worse is that the financial devastation does not end with losing a home. That’s because banks have the right to purse a “deficiency judgment”…

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Wealth Law Blog

Covers building, protecting and distributing wealth. By Samuels Yoelin Kantor LLP.

http://samuelslaw.com/blog/

Sep 18
2017 Chambers High Net Worth Again Recognizes SYK & Two of Our Partner

2017 Chambers High Net Worth Again Recognizes SYK & Two of Our Partner

Friday, Chambers and Partners released their annual rankings for their Chambers High Net Worth publication. Chambers HNW is objective, independent and research-based; the guide recognizes the world’s leading high net worth advisers. The…
Aug 17
Six Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America 2018

Six Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America 2018

Congratulations to the Samuels Yoelin Kantor LLP attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers in America 2018 – including one “Lawyer of the Year.” Bob Banks, Victoria Blachly, Chris Costantino, Stephen Kantor, Van White, and Eric…
Aug 2
Heat Wave Reminder – Oregon Law Allows Public Intervention if a Child or Animal is in Danger

Heat Wave Reminder – Oregon Law Allows Public Intervention if a Child or Animal is in Danger

Portland is currently in the midst of what could be a record breaking heat wave. The city is forecast to have temperatures climbing above 100 degrees this week. Health officials are urging citizens to stay hydrated and take precautions when…

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New York Probate and Estate…

New York Probate and Estate Administration Blog

Published by Stephen Bilkis & Associates

http://www.newyorkprobateestateadministration.com/

Sep 16
Petitioner Seeks to Revoke Letters of Administration

Petitioner Seeks to Revoke Letters of Administration

In this miscellaneous proceeding, the respondent, administrator de bonis non, moves to dismiss the petition by two alleged creditors for revocation of his letters pursuant to CPLR 3211 (a) (2) and (3). A New York Probate Lawyer said that the…
Sep 16
Court Decides if Petitioner Made a Case for Summary Judgment

Court Decides if Petitioner Made a Case for Summary Judgment

A New York Probate Lawyer said that, before the court is the motion of the nominated successor co-trustee of the trusts created under Paragraphs Second, Third and Sixth of the will of the decedent. Movant seeks summary judgment pursuant to…
Sep 10
Court Decides If Incapacitated Party Could Consent to Marriage

Court Decides If Incapacitated Party Could Consent to Marriage

A New York Probate Lawyer said that, in a probate proceeding in which petitioner petitioned pursuant to SCPA 1421, inter alia, to determine the validity and effect of an election pursuant to EPTL 5-1.1-A asserted by her against the estate of…

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Andrew Flusche, Virginia Lawyer

Covers Virginia drunk driving, reckless driving and speeding offenses.

http://www.andrewflusche.com/blog/

Sep 15
How to Pay Your Virginia Traffic Ticket Online

How to Pay Your Virginia Traffic Ticket Online

Looking to pay your Virginia traffic ticket online? If so, you may have already come across this page on the Virginia Judicial System website. Needless to say, the Commonwealth does exactly make the process intuitive. In an attempt to…
Aug 31
What You Need to Know About School Zones and Buse

What You Need to Know About School Zones and Buse

© marketing for Andrew Flusche, 2017. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh The post What You Need to Know About School Zones and Buses appeared first on Andrew Flusche.
Aug 14
Eluding the Police in Virginia – Is it a Felony?

Eluding the Police in Virginia – Is it a Felony?

Eluding the police is a crime in Virginia, but exactly what type of crime and what punishment you may be looking at will depend upon the specifics facts of your case. Eluding law Virginia law lays out the basic standard and punishments for…

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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 19
Four Good (?) Reasons to Contest a Will

Four Good (?) Reasons to Contest a Will

Maybe it's the season, but I have gotten a lot of calls recently about will contests. A will contest usually happens when your heirs are surprised by what your will says, or by what you have left when you go to the great beyond. I…

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American Academy of Estate…

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys Blog

Provides legal marketing and estate planning legal updates.

http://www.aaepa.com/articles/

Sep 18
Knowing Jewish Funeral Traditions Can Help Your Practice

Knowing Jewish Funeral Traditions Can Help Your Practice

It’s September, the time for the Jewish High Holidays of Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. These holidays call up mortality issues as congregants ponder the meaning of life and the fleeting nature…
Sep 15
‘Tis the Season to Start Planning for 2018

‘Tis the Season to Start Planning for 2018

This time of year is the recommended lead time to start working on 2018 goals and the marketing plan to fulfill on them. You can read the blog here on the steps to create the goals and plan. However, what I’d like to focus on today is…
Sep 13
Basics of Estate Planning: Lack of Coordination

Basics of Estate Planning: Lack of Coordination

This is another in a series of blogs on the basics of estate planning. Perhaps the most common mistake in estate planning is a lack of coordination. This is not where the client, attorney, or advisor cannot walk and chew gum at the same time.…

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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/

Sep 16
2017 legislative news: Big Changes to Florida’s Elective Share Statute

2017 legislative news: Big Changes to Florida’s Elective Share Statute

If you’re a working probate attorney, elective share claims loom large in your practice. Which means anytime the thicket of interconnected and complicated statutes making up our elective share body of law gets changed, it’s worth…
Sep 11
4th DCA: Is “unjust enrichment” enough to pierce Florida’s homestead shield?

4th DCA: Is “unjust enrichment” enough to pierce Florida’s homestead shield?

Flinn v. Doty, — So.3d —-, 2017 WL 923508 (Fla. 4th DCA March 8, 2017) If you’re trying to collect on a judgment by going after homestead property, one of the few theories of recovery available to you is…
Aug 10
5th DCA: Can someone other than your client sue you for drafting an invalid quitclaim deed?

5th DCA: Can someone other than your client sue you for drafting an invalid quitclaim deed?

Dingle v. Dellinger, 134 So.3d 484 (Fla. 5th DCA February 7, 2014) There’s nothing like the threat of a malpractice suit to focus the mind. And in the trusts-and-estates context this risk is exponentially greater for all sorts of…

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Florida Estate Planning Lawyer…

Florida Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.floridaestateplanninglawyerblog.com/

Jul 10
Probate and Long Term Health Care

Probate and Long Term Health Care

Most seniors do their best to prepare for the unfortunate, inevitable, outcome that one day they will pass away. They create their will, and with painstaking detail allocate their hard-earned money and assets to spouses, children,…
May 25
Alzheimer’s disease: Facts versus fiction

Alzheimer’s disease: Facts versus fiction

The number of people living with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States is growing rapidly. So, too, are the number of myths surrounding the disease and other forms of dementia. Let’s begin by looking at what we do know about…
May 22
Fair and Equal Estate Planning

Fair and Equal Estate Planning

Is Equal Fair with Estate Planning? Most of our clients want to treat their children fairly and equally. Splitting assets equally among the children may be easy, but is it fair? When dividing assets, it is often important to determine…

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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

Jan 24
Ownership of Safe Deposit Box Content

Ownership of Safe Deposit Box Content

Who owns the contents of a safe-deposit box when two people are on the box and one dies? The answer may depend on what is specifically provided in the lease or rental agreement with the bank. In other words, does the bank have a written…
Jan 9
Due Process, Death and Taxe

Due Process, Death and Taxe

I have written extensively about the application of the due process requirements under both the Florida and United States Constitutions in previous blogs and cannot resist touching upon a recent opinion in a state court case applying federal…
Dec 27
Trust Revocation: No Magic Art is Necessary

Trust Revocation: No Magic Art is Necessary

The Uniform Trust Code §602(c) provides that a settlor may revoke or amend a revocable trust by substantial compliance with a method provided in the terms of the trust or by any method manifesting clear and convincing evidence of the…

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Edwards Elder Law, P.A. Blog

Covers assisted living, elder law, estate planning, and long term care.

http://www.edwardselderlaw.com/blog/

Nov 14
November Is National Family Caregivers Month

November Is National Family Caregivers Month

Caring for a family member can sometimes feel like a roller coaster ride. It can deepen the bond you have with your loved one, but it can also be physically and emotionally draining. Caregivers are usually so busy giving care that they…
Oct 24
When Did You Last Update Your Durable Power of Attorney?

When Did You Last Update Your Durable Power of Attorney?

Twice in the past few weeks we have had clients come in with durable powers of attorney that are more than 10 years old. The durable power of attorney is the legal document that states who you want to handle your non-medical affairs if…
Oct 17
The Florida Medicaid Programs Are Different For Assisted Living and Nursing Home Care

The Florida Medicaid Programs Are Different For Assisted Living and Nursing Home Care

When a loved one needs assistance paying for the costs of long-term care, many families look to the Medicaid programs to provide that assistance. The FL Medicaid programs are available to provide the safety net these families seek, but…

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NJ Family Issues

Focuses on New Jersey divorce and estate planning. By Paul G. Kostro.

http://www.kostrolaw.com/NJFamilyIssues

Feb 20
Lay opinion testimony

Lay opinion testimony

Law Lessons from State v. Brockington, __ N.J. Super. __ (App. Div. 2015), Docket No. A-2760-11T2, February 18, 2015: Lay opinion testimony is governed by N.J.R.E. 701, which permits a lay witness’s “testimony in the form of…
Feb 18
Age or race discrimination

Age or race discrimination

Law Lessons from DeMoss v. The Arc of Somerset County, App. Div., No. A-2927-13T4, February 17, 2015: New Jersey courts rely on the burden-shifting test developed in McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green, 411 U.S. 792, 802, 93 S. Ct.…
Feb 17
Both the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) ban employment discrimination on the basis of age, although the ADEA limits the protected class to those forty and older

Both the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) ban employment discrimination on the basis of age, although the ADEA limits the protected class to those forty and older

Law Lessons from Venegas v. Cosmetic Essence LLC, App. Div., No. A-4634-13T1, February 13, 2015: In order to prove a discriminatory discharge claim by indirect evidence under the familiar burden-shifting analysis of McDonnell Douglas Corp. v.…

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Estate of Confusion

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

http://www.forbes.com/sites/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.
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.
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.

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Family Fortress Estate Planning…

Family Fortress Estate Planning Blog

Covers Colorado estate planning and elder law. By Schlender & Stone.

http://www.schlenderlaw.com/blog

Jul 30
Living on the Edge: Small Business Owners and Retirement

Living on the Edge: Small Business Owners and Retirement

Do you feel comfortable with your retirement plan? If you’re a small business owner the answer to that question is probably no. In fact, according to this report by Jules H.
Jul 30
Living on the Edge: Small Business Owners and Retirement

Living on the Edge: Small Business Owners and Retirement

Do you feel comfortable with your retirement plan? If you’re a small business owner the answer to that question is probably no. In fact, according to this report by Jules H.
Jul 28
Not Just Estate Tax Anymore

Not Just Estate Tax Anymore

Anyone who has been following our blog knows that the expiring Bush tax cuts (including the repeal of the estate tax this year and the tax’s reinstatement next year) have given lawmakers no end of trouble as they struggle and debate—and…

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Tax Problem Attorney Blog

Covers topics such as sales and payroll tax problems, offers in compromise, tax audits, tax debt, tax disputes, tax fraud, tax litigation and tax controversy, and tax preparer penalties. By Brager Tax Law Group.

http://www.taxproblemattorneyblog.com/

Sep 19
What is a “Financial Interest” in a Foreign Accounts for FBAR Purposes?

What is a “Financial Interest” in a Foreign Accounts for FBAR Purposes?

Any United States person with a financial interest in or signature authority over a foreign financial account, where the aggregate value of all foreign financial accounts exceeds $10,000 at any point during the year, must file a Foreign Bank…
Sep 18
The Tax Consequences of Inheriting Foreign Asset

The Tax Consequences of Inheriting Foreign Asset

U.S. taxpayers who inherit foreign assets must handle the tax consequences of their inheritances with great care. In addition to taxing all worldwide income, the U.S. also includes foreign assets in the gift and estate tax calculation, which…
Sep 15
What Is the Statute of Limitations for FBAR Penalties?

What Is the Statute of Limitations for FBAR Penalties?

The IRS has six years from the due date of the FBAR to assess the FBAR penalty. In addition, the IRS can assess a separate penalty for each unreported account for each tax year that an FBAR has not been filed, causing the total amount of…

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Estate Planning Blog

Covering estate planning, elder law, special needs planning, and veteran's benefits in Virginia. By Hook Law Center.

http://www.hooklawcenter.com/blog/

Sep 18
The Equifax Data Breach: Take This One Step Now

The Equifax Data Breach: Take This One Step Now

As you have probably heard by now, Equifax, one of the three major credit reporting agencies, was hacked earlier this summer. As a result, nearly half the U.S. population’s personal data, including full names, addresses, dates of birth,…
Sep 8
Palliative Care and Hospice: Quality of Life for Patients with Serious Illne

Palliative Care and Hospice: Quality of Life for Patients with Serious Illne

Hook Law Center, P.C. recently had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Marissa Galicia-Costillo from Sentara Norfolk General at our most recent Coffee with Colleagues seminar to discuss the difference between hospice and palliative care. While many…
Aug 31
Exercise & Foreign Language

Exercise & Foreign Language

While exercise and learning a second language may not be at the top of your list of priorities, a new study may shed light on how people acquire new skills and how learning and can be enhanced. Learning is a continual process which enriches…

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McDevitt Law Office

Covers estate planning and family law in Virginia.

http://www.mcdevittlaw.net/blog-index/

Sep 15
Proper estate planning: wills and trust

Proper estate planning: wills and trust

Creating a will ensures that all your wishes are carried out after your death. A will is the most common way for you to distribute your assets, like your home, to an heir. However, there are a number of other vehicles through which you can…
Aug 31
A rise in hostility among divorcing spouse

A rise in hostility among divorcing spouse

There has been an increase in hostility among divorcing couples who prefer to go to court instead of attempt to work together in an effort to reach a compromise. The issues of contention are the same as they have always been, namely, child…
Aug 18
Estate planning for the single parent

Estate planning for the single parent

There are some estate planning issues that single parents are advised to consider when planning for the financial future of their children. Among them is the selection of a guardian who will raise their children in the event the parent dies…

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Roscich & Martel Law Firm LLC Blog

Covers Illinois family law and estate planning needs.

http://www.randrattys.com/napervilledivorceattorney

Sep 14
Common Law Marriage: Spousal Maintenance and Property Division

Common Law Marriage: Spousal Maintenance and Property Division

One important issue that comes up when a couple goes through a divorce is the question of spousal support and property division. Generally, if a spouse meets certain factors under Illinois law, a court is likely to award spousal support and…
Sep 7
Filing for Legal Separation

Filing for Legal Separation

The decision to get a divorce is sometimes made after a couple has been apart for a while. This may sometimes be because the couple is not completely sure that they want to end the marriage, or because the couple needs to remain married for…
Aug 27
Discovery during an Illinois Divorce

Discovery during an Illinois Divorce

People often remark that “knowledge is power,” and that saying is especially true in lawsuits. One of the most important part of any lawsuit is the discovery process. Discovery is the mechanism that allows attorneys on one side of…

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NFA Gun Trust Lawyer Blog

Covers Class III weapons topics for all of the 50 states. By Law Office of David M. Goldman PLLC.

http://www.guntrustlawyer.com/

Sep 6
Evacuation with NFA firearms and Form 20 Approval

Evacuation with NFA firearms and Form 20 Approval

Over the past several weeks I have received several inquires regarding evacuation with Machine Guns or other NFA firearms. While I always recommend obtaining Form 20 approvals for all NFA firearms in advance for each state you may…
Aug 30
Iowa (IA) What NFA Firearms can I own? Updated 3/31/16

Iowa (IA) What NFA Firearms can I own? Updated 3/31/16

There are several type of Title II firearms which are sold by FFL dealers with a Class 3 SOT license. These items are restricted by the National Firearms Act as well as Iowa state law. Each state can impose additional restrictions on the…
Aug 29
Maryland Man Arrested for Fuel Filter Silencer

Maryland Man Arrested for Fuel Filter Silencer

In Maryland, a U.S. District Judge sentenced Ronnie Candelario to 41 months in prison for pleadings guilty to the possession of an unregistered fuel filter silencer. Following his release from prison, the Court sentenced Candelario to…

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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/

Sep 3
What does a Will consist of?

What does a Will consist of?

What does a Will consist of?WHAT IS A WILL? “A Will is a Legal written document which, after your death, directs how…
Sep 3
What does a Will mean?

What does a Will mean?

“A Will is a Legal written document which, after your death, directs how your individually owned property will be distributed, who will be in charge of your property until it is…
Sep 3
How Much does a Will cost?

How Much does a Will cost?

How Much does a Will cost? A properly drawn Basic Will without Trust costs approximately $300.00 to $600.00. It is one of the most important documents you will ever sign, and may be one of…

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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

Aug 30
The Beneficiary’s Corner — Course 3 California Undue Influence Claim

The Beneficiary’s Corner — Course 3 California Undue Influence Claim

If you are contesting a Trust or Will, or filing a California financial elder abuse action, you have to know about undue influence. In a majority of cases, undue influence is alleged as the basis to overturn a California Trust or Will.…
Aug 1
The Beneficiary’s Corner — Course 2 The Top 3 Trustee Dutie

The Beneficiary’s Corner — Course 2 The Top 3 Trustee Dutie

California Trustees have a lot of duties and responsibilities, but none are more important than the top three Trustee duties discussed in course 2 of our video series. You can find an in-depth written discussion of this topic here. The…
Aug 1
The Beneficiary’s Corner — Course 2 The Top 3 Trustee Dutie

The Beneficiary’s Corner — Course 2 The Top 3 Trustee Dutie

California Trustees have a lot of duties and responsibilities, but none are more important than the top three Trustee duties discussed in course 2 of our video series. You can find an in-depth written discussion of this topic here. The…

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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/

Aug 28
Hawaiian Princess Kawananakoa In Court Battle Over $200 Million Trust Fund

Hawaiian Princess Kawananakoa In Court Battle Over $200 Million Trust Fund

Princess Abigail Kawananakoa, known to her friends as Kekau, is true Hawaiian royalty. Now, a bitter court battle rages over the questions of whether she is mentally capable of managing her vast fortune and whether she is the victim of…
Apr 14
Trouble Brewing Between George Michael Estate And His Former Lover

Trouble Brewing Between George Michael Estate And His Former Lover

When British pop star George Michael, 53, whose full name was Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou, died on Christmas Day, 2016, he was discovered by his lover, Fadi Fawaz. Tensions have been building between Fawaz and Michael's surviving family…
Dec 1
Embryo Feud Between Sofia Vergara And Nick Loeb Grows Nastier

Embryo Feud Between Sofia Vergara And Nick Loeb Grows Nastier

The moment the lawsuit started, it was ugly. Sofia Vergara and Nick Loeb have moved well past ugly into uncharted territory in their courtroom battle that addresses views about life itself. As we wrote after the case began, Vergara and Loeb's…

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Estate Planning in California

By the Law Offices of Shahram Miri, Inc.

http://calestateplanning.blogspot.com/

Aug 24
Probate Fee

Probate Fee

An attorney's ordinary compensation, or statutory fee, for representing a personal representative in a probate case is determined by the estate's value. Estate of Hilton (1996) 44 Cal.App.4th 890, 894-915. For example, if the estate is valued…
Jul 27
Probate Attorney Fees - Extraordinary Compensation

Probate Attorney Fees - Extraordinary Compensation

When an attorney handles a probate, they may be entitled to two methods of payment from the estate, ordinary compensation and extraordinary compensation. This is also known as ordinary fees and extraordinary fees. Ordinary compensation is…
Jul 14
Power of Attorney - Agent's Authority

Power of Attorney - Agent's Authority

When a principal appoints an agent, the agent's authority is limited by the scope of the authorizing document. For example, if the principal only permits the agent to sell the principal's house while they are on vacation, this would not…

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California Legal Blog

Covers business, real estate, estate planning, probate, trusts, wills, intellectual property and civil litigation. By Anker Hymes & Schreiber LLP.

http://ankerhymesschreiberllp.com/

Aug 7
KC Marie Knox Recognized in the Valley Lawyer Art Contest

KC Marie Knox Recognized in the Valley Lawyer Art Contest

Los Angeles Attorney KC Marie Knox isn’t just a talented lawyer. She has a creative, artsy side that made recent news. KC was recognized by the San Fernando Valley Bar Association’s “Valley Lawyer” magazine for her…
Apr 19
How to Avoid the Nightmare of Giving Up Business Ownership

How to Avoid the Nightmare of Giving Up Business Ownership

Continuing from our last post, Pitfalls of Giving Up Equity in a Business Venture, Ownership of your business is key. It is the symbol of your own hard work and passion, and security for the success of your future decisions. The more…
Mar 28
Pitfalls of Giving Up Equity in a Business Venture (Part 1)

Pitfalls of Giving Up Equity in a Business Venture (Part 1)

From entrepreneurs to trusted advisors, financing a new business venture can be extraordinarily challenging. When you are considering your options, however, be very cautious about giving up ownership. Such a strategy can help get your…

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Florida Probate Blog -…

Florida Probate Blog - WeProbateFlorida.com

Covers Florida probate administration. By Long H. Duong.

http://weprobateflorida.com

Jul 20
Florida Probate Questions for the Month of July 2017

Florida Probate Questions for the Month of July 2017

Quick links: My husband of 3 years has passed he bought a trailer home before we ever met there is no will who gets the trailer? How long can I wait before filing probate? [ps2id id=’trailer-home-probate’ target=”/]…
Aug 5
Real Estate Agents: A Primer on Florida Probate Property

Real Estate Agents: A Primer on Florida Probate Property

Download a PDF optimized copy of this article here. Off the top of my head, real estate assets make up about 75% of the estates we handle. With over 600 probate cases under our belt, that’s roughly 450 real estate transfers throughout…
Aug 5
Real Estate Agents: A Primer on Florida Probate property

Real Estate Agents: A Primer on Florida Probate property

Off the top of my head, real estate assets make up about 75% of the estates we handle. With over 600 probate cases under our belt, that’s roughly 450 real estate transfers throughout the State of Florida. Many of these properties are…

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North Carolina Trusts and Estates…

North Carolina Trusts and Estates Litigation

A discussion of trusts and estates litigation in North Carolina. By Evan Lohr.

https://ncestatelitigation.wordpress.com/

Jul 20
Notice to Creditors in North Carolina Probate

Notice to Creditors in North Carolina Probate

Upon the appointment of the executor or administrator of a North Carolina probate estate, the personal representative or collector must notify all people or businesses having claims against the decedent to present them to the personal…
Aug 5
The Dead Man’s Statute – NC Rule of Evidence 601(c)

The Dead Man’s Statute – NC Rule of Evidence 601(c)

Estate litigation poses significant challenges to parties and practitioners, not the least of which is that the person whose wishes should dictate the distribution of the property at issue in a dispute is dead. In many cases, parties seek to…
Aug 5
The Dead Man’s Statute – NC Rule of Evidence 601(c)

The Dead Man’s Statute – NC Rule of Evidence 601(c)

Estate litigation poses significant challenges to parties and practitioners, not the least of which is that the person whose wishes should dictate the distribution of the property at issue in a dispute is already dead. In many cases, parties…

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Probate Litigation Attorney Blog

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

http://www.losangelesprobatelitigationattorneyblog.com/

Jul 1
Recent Programs Attended

Recent Programs Attended

On June 28, 2017, firm partner, Yasha Bronshteyn spoke at the program presented by the Beverly Hills Bar Association presented by the Family Law Section and Trusts & Estates Section. The Program – Until Death (or Children, or…
May 20
Firm Partners Keeping Current with Probate Litigation and Conservatorship Issue

Firm Partners Keeping Current with Probate Litigation and Conservatorship Issue

Firm partner, Alexander R. Ginzburg, was pleased to attend the Los Angeles County Bar Association Trusts and Estates Section annual reception on May 15, 2017. This reception at the Omni Hotel in Los Angeles was attended by probate…
Mar 11
South Bay Bar Association Probate Section Luncheon with the Honorable Los Angeles Superior Court Judge

South Bay Bar Association Probate Section Luncheon with the Honorable Los Angeles Superior Court Judge

On March 4, 2017, firm partner Alexander R. Ginzburg attended the South Bay Bar Association Probate Section Luncheon with the Honorable Los Angeles Superior Court Judges: Hon. David J. Cowan (Department 79), Hon. Maria E. Stratton (Department…

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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 19
Administrators Have To Behave

Administrators Have To Behave

Today’s New York Daily News reports the tale of a brawl with potentially wide-reaching implications for the Administrator of a New York County Estate. The administrator of the 3.1 million dollar estate was arrested for a brawl…
Jun 8
Surrogate Upholds Trustee’s Discretion In Making Distribution

Surrogate Upholds Trustee’s Discretion In Making Distribution

In the Matter of Reuben Hoppenstein, No. 2015-2918/A (N.Y. Sur. Mar. 31, 2017) the New York County Surrogate ruled as appropriate the distribution of a life insurance policy to a new trust which eliminated certain beneficiaries of the…
Jun 8
Surrogate Upholds Trustee’s Discretion In Making Distribution

Surrogate Upholds Trustee’s Discretion In Making Distribution

In the Matter of Reuben Hoppenstein, No. 2015-2918/A (N.Y. Sur. Mar. 31, 2017) the New York County Surrogate ruled as appropriate the distribution of a life insurance policy to a new trust which eliminated certain beneficiaries of the…

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KEYTLaw

Covers Arizona and federal laws.

http://www.keytlaw.com/blog

Jun 17
0.3% of 11,944 Peer-reviewed Climate Articles Said Warming is Man-made

0.3% of 11,944 Peer-reviewed Climate Articles Said Warming is Man-made

This article called "To Put America First Is to Put Our Planet’s Climate First" was written by Istvan Marko, J. Scott Armstrong, William M. Briggs, Kesten Green, Hermann Harde, David R. Legates, Christopher Monckton of Brenchley, and…
Jun 17
Environmental Effects of Increased Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide

Environmental Effects of Increased Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide

This scientific research paper was written by Arthur B. Robinson, Noah E. Robinson and Willie Soon and published by the Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine. The following is from the abstract: "Review of the research literature…
Jun 4
Democrats Love Socialism

Democrats Love Socialism

Socialism has never worked any where on the planet, but people who push socialism don't let facts get in the way of their belief in the religion called "socialism." In this video Ami Horowitz goes to Venezuela to find out how well…

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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. By Greg Herman-Giddens of Trust Counsel, P.A.

http://www.ncestateplanningblog.com/

Jun 6
5 Concerns for First-Time Executor

5 Concerns for First-Time Executor

A person serving as executor for the first time must manage the time demands of the probate proce
Jun 5
Pros and Cons of Living Probate in North Carolina

Pros and Cons of Living Probate in North Carolina

Living probate legislation was passed in North Carolina almost two years ago. While many issues may
May 19
North Carolina Small Estates Administration

North Carolina Small Estates Administration

Executors may discover throughout the course of estate administration that the value of the estate f

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Mendel Law Firm Blog

Covers estate planning.

http://www.mendellawfirm.com/blog/

May 16
Advanced Directives – Do You Need One?

Advanced Directives – Do You Need One?

You are likely accustomed to making decisions for yourself, from small, seemingly insignificant decisions to major decisions. What happens, however, if you suffer from a terminal illness or a catastrophic accident that leaves you…
May 9
Questions To Consider When Choosing a Guardian for Minor Children

Questions To Consider When Choosing a Guardian for Minor Children

When most people think of the purpose of a Last Will and Testament they envision the distribution of estate assets after death. While your Will does allow you to decide who will receive which assets after your death, it can also serve one…
May 2
Ways to Minimize Family Fights over Your Estate

Ways to Minimize Family Fights over Your Estate

You have worked hard all your life to amass the estate assets you have. Whether you have a modest estate or a large estate, chances are good that you want to leave what you have to your family and loved ones when you die. Furthermore, you…

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Massachusetts Estate Planning,…

Massachusetts Estate Planning, Probate & Elder Law

Features a blend of common sense info for clients and family caregivers and in-depth probate, tax and Medicaid analysis for lawyers & CPAs. By Brian E. Barreira.

http://elderlaw.info/

May 1
Reservation of Special Power of Appointment in Deed Is Approved by Massachusetts Appeals Court in 2017 Case of Skye v. Hession

Reservation of Special Power of Appointment in Deed Is Approved by Massachusetts Appeals Court in 2017 Case of Skye v. Hession

A special power of appointment is an estate planning technique whereby someone reserves or is given a limited power to make a change to who ultimately inherits and under what circumstances. (For more information in the elder law…
Apr 30
Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts Explains How to Properly Interpret Massachusetts Irrevocable Trusts in 2017 Case of Ferri v. Powell-Ferri

Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts Explains How to Properly Interpret Massachusetts Irrevocable Trusts in 2017 Case of Ferri v. Powell-Ferri

In Ferri v. Powell-Ferri, 476 Mass. 451 (2017), the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts had been asked to answer questions of Massachusetts trust law by the Connecticut Supreme Court. While the Connecticut case was a divorce case,…
Apr 13
Update on Daley and Nadeau SJC Case

Update on Daley and Nadeau SJC Case

I’m getting lots of calls and emails about the status of our SJC case, so here’s a quick update. Given the slim chance of getting the Supreme Judicial Court to take a case on Direct Appellate Review, my co-counsel, Nick Kaltsas,…

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Trust Matters Most

Covers family law, divorce, bankruptcy, and specific Pennsylvania law changes. By Reese, Samley, Wagenseller, Mecum & Longer, P.C.

http://www.trustmattersmost.com/blog

Apr 20
Real Estate Assessment

Real Estate Assessment

What does Reassessment Mean? All property parcels in Lancaster County will receive an updated assessment. This new assessment represents an estimate of your property’s fair market value. The new assessment will be effective as of 1/1/18…
Sep 15
Articles on the Supreme Court case of Watts vs. Manheim Township School District

Articles on the Supreme Court case of Watts vs. Manheim Township School District

We wish to acknowledge School Transportation News for an article written on Mr. Reese’s recent Supreme Court win! School Transportation News article As well as, American Bus Sales in Oklahoma for bringing our win to the eyes of those in…
Sep 15
Articles on the Supreme Court case of Watts vs. Manheim Township School District

Articles on the Supreme Court case of Watts vs. Manheim Township School District

We wish to acknowledge School Transportation News for an article written on Mr. Reese’s recent Supreme Court win! School Transportation News article As well as, American Bus Sales in Oklahoma for bringing our win to the eyes of those in…

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Planning Notes

Covers fundamental concepts relevant to estate planning, business law, real estate law, and tax law. By Cook & Cook.

http://cooklaw.co/blog

Feb 16
LLC, Corporation, Trade Name, Trademark: Which Do I Need?

LLC, Corporation, Trade Name, Trademark: Which Do I Need?

You want to protect your business, but what legal strategy will help you to protect it best? This might sound a little like something Yoda would say, but the particular strategy or strategies will depend upon what you are most interested in…
Feb 9
Fraudulent Conveyances & Asset Protection

Fraudulent Conveyances & Asset Protection

Although the idea of asset protection, i.e. protecting assets from creditors of the a person who owns them, may seem simple at first glance, it's not. In reality, implicit in asset protection is a rather nuanced process of dealing with the…
Feb 7
Adopted Children & Arizona’s Intestacy Statute

Adopted Children & Arizona’s Intestacy Statute

If a person dies without a will in Arizona, can that person's children who were adopted by another person or persons still inherit from the decedent's probate estate? It depends. Arizona's Intestacy statue provides the following, in part: B.…

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Law Matters Blog

Covers Vermont family law and estate planning. By the Law Offices of Bucknam Black Brazil PC.

http://vtlegalhelp.com/our-blog/

Jan 27
The (Drunk) Elephant in the Room

The (Drunk) Elephant in the Room

This piece by Amy E. Davis, Esquire was featured in the Vermont Bar Journal, Winter, 2016-17, Volume 42, No. 3. In a recent episode of “How to Get Away with Murder,” hot-shot defense attorney Annalise Keating has her law license…
Sep 29
Reading Too Much Into Thing

Reading Too Much Into Thing

Note: This post was originally published through SCOV Law. Town of Milton Board of Health v. Brisson, 2016 VT 56 Whenever I see a case involving a Board of Health, my mind jumps straight to those homes in Hoarders that get condemned. Have you…
Apr 27
What’s In a Name?

What’s In a Name?

Note: Attorney Davis original wrote this post in her capacities as a contributor to SCOV Law. In this case, Defendant Albert Bingham appeals from the trial court’s declaratory judgment. Before the SCOV even rules on it, Bingham files a…

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Idaho Estate Planning

Covers estate planning, elder law, veterans benefits and special needs trusts. By Mark E. Wight.

http://idahoestateplanning.typepad.com/idaho_estate_planning/

Sep 22
Idaho Estate Planning - Get Real: Planning for Life, Death, and Disability

Idaho Estate Planning - Get Real: Planning for Life, Death, and Disability

One of easiest things to do in this world is to ignore the future and not just any future, our own future. It’s much easier to predict what will happen to other people. We can see with great clarity where they’re headed and the problems…
Sep 19
Idaho Elder Law - Yes, Medicaid Planning is Ethical

Idaho Elder Law - Yes, Medicaid Planning is Ethical

Under the attorneys’ rules of professional conduct (our ethical rules) we have an obligation to “zealously represent” our clients. We also cannot advise clients to act in a manner that is illegal or will perpetrate a fraud on the court.
Sep 15
Idaho Elder Law - Medicaid Planning is Legal

Idaho Elder Law - Medicaid Planning is Legal

The first thing to know is that it is not illegal to do Medicaid Planning. It is illegal to “hide” assets and hiding assets will land you in prison.

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Sykes Elder Blawg

Covers medicaid planning, special needs trusts and estate planning topics for Pennsylvania seniors and their families. By Andrew G. Sykes.

http://www.elderlawofpgh.com/blog/

May 11
Will the bank honor your power of attorney?

Will the bank honor your power of attorney?

A recent article in the New York Times reported on the resistance of banks (and other financial institutions) to honor requests by someone holding power of attorney for an incapacitated person. In one case, the son of a woman with…
May 6
Who can contest a will?

Who can contest a will?

Who can file a will contest under Pennsylvania law? Quick answer: only someone who would benefit financially from having the will declared invalid. Suppose John Doe signs his first and only Last Will and Testament on his death bed. It was…
Apr 26
Pennsylvania authorizes ABLE Act accounts for the disabled

Pennsylvania authorizes ABLE Act accounts for the disabled

Many disabled individuals in the U.S. receive public benefits from programs that place restrictions on the dollar amount (typically $2,000) of assets a recipient can own. Medicaid and SSI are two examples. Federal and state law allow the…

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PA Elder, Estate & Fiduciary…

PA Elder, Estate & Fiduciary Law Blog

Covers Elder Law, long-term care, "End-of-Life" and health care surrogate decision-making, estate & personal planning, fiduciary administrations, elders' dispute resolution, and Orphans' Court litigation. By Neil E. Hendershot.

http://paelderestatefiduciary.blogspot.com/

Apr 16
PA Model Local Rule for Mediation

PA Model Local Rule for Mediation

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Apr 16
Expanding Access to Mediation in PA

Expanding Access to Mediation in PA

Following is a document for use in a presentation to the…
Nov 23
PA Bar Assn approves Orphans' Court Mediation Project

PA Bar Assn approves Orphans' Court Mediation Project

On Friday, November 21, 2014, the Pennsylvania Bar Association formally approved, by unanimous vote, a Report and Recommendation presented by its Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee…

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The Helpful Lawyer

A Texas sole practioner's blog on issues that face my clients.

http://www.jackrobinson.com/blog/

Apr 13
A Power of Attorney can be misused to financially exploit an elderly person

A Power of Attorney can be misused to financially exploit an elderly person

A Power of Attorney can be misused to financially exploit an elderly person A Power of Attorney can be misused to financially exploit an elderly person In this last part of a 4 part blog, we focus on the serious harm caused when people misuse…
Apr 11
Wrongful use of a Power of Attorney is financial abuse the elderly

Wrongful use of a Power of Attorney is financial abuse the elderly

Wrongful use of a Power of Attorney is financial abuse the elderly Wrongful use of a Power of Attorney is financial abuse the elderly In this 3rd part of a 4 part blog, we focus on the serious harm caused when people misuse the powers granted…
Apr 6
Stop financial abuse of the elderly through Power of Attorney misuse

Stop financial abuse of the elderly through Power of Attorney misuse

Stop financial abuse of the elderly through Power of Attorney misuse Stop financial abuse of the elderly through Power of Attorney misuse In this 2nd part of a 4 part blog, we focus on the serious harm caused when people misuse the powers…

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Augulis Law Firm

Covers New Jersey estate planning.

http://www.augulislawfirm.com/blog/

Oct 23
“Client Choice Award” on AVVO.com

“Client Choice Award” on AVVO.com

We are proud to annouce that the reviews our clients have given have earned Mr. Alan L. Augulis, Esq. the “Client Choice Award” from AVVO.com. To find out more about Mr. Augulis, please copy and paste the…
Oct 23
“Client Choice Award” on AVVO.com

“Client Choice Award” on AVVO.com

We are proud to annouce that the reviews our clients have given have earned Mr. Alan L. Augulis, Esq. the “Client Choice Award” from AVVO.com. To find out more about Mr. Augulis, please copy and paste the…
Feb 11
New Member of AVVO.com

New Member of AVVO.com

Find out more about Alan Augulis by following the link below. You will be directed to his profile on A VVO.com.

Rank this Week: 1040

Iowa Law Blog

Covers business, employment, trust & estates family, real estate, regulatory compliance and utility law. By Sullivan & Ward, PC.

http://www.iowa-lawblog.com/

Apr 14
The Implementation of Electronic Filing in the Court

The Implementation of Electronic Filing in the Court

In this day of technology, it is no surprise that the court systems are moving to using an Electronic Document Management System (EDMS for short) for parties to file documents with the Court, without even setting foot in the Courthouse. The…
Apr 14
Service by Facebook?

Service by Facebook?

A New York judge recently entered an Order allowing a woman to serve her husband divorce papers via Facebook. In Iowa, generally, a competent adult must accept service or be served in-person in order accomplish proper…
Mar 19
Interactive Process in Action

Interactive Process in Action

If you’re not sure what the interactive process is supposed to look like under the ADA, peruse the facts of the 8th Circuit’s decision in Minnihan v. Mediacom. I’m also going to summarize the facts below, but if you…

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Buffalo NY Attorneys Blog

Covers New York elder law, estate law, and real estate legal issues. By Robert Friedman.

http://www.wny-lawyers.com/blog/

Feb 11
Are There Additional Penalties When Assault (NY PL 120.00) Is Charged As A Domestic Violence Crime In Buffalo?

Are There Additional Penalties When Assault (NY PL 120.00) Is Charged As A Domestic Violence Crime In Buffalo?

Yes, when you are charged with Assault in the Third Degree (NY PL 120.00) as a domestic violence crime in Buffalo, it means that you are alleged to have intentionally or recklessly caused injury to a person who has some sort of intimate…
Feb 11
What Is Sexual Misconduct (NY PL 130.20) In Buffalo?

What Is Sexual Misconduct (NY PL 130.20) In Buffalo?

Sexual Misconduct (NY PL 130.20) in Buffalo often serves as a sort of catch-all charge for prosecutors who lack enough evidence to prosecute a defendant on a more serious charge, like rape. On the other hand, it can also serve as a lesser…
Feb 11
Should I Accept A Plea For A Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Charge In Buffalo?

Should I Accept A Plea For A Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Charge In Buffalo?

If you’ve been offered a plea deal by the prosecutor in any criminal matter, but especially in a domestic violence case, you should consult an experienced Buffalo criminal defense attorney right away. While many people see the word…

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