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Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof…

Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog

By Gerry W. Beyer.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/trusts_estates_prof/
  • Mar 28

    More Art Collectors Using Irrevocable Trust

    More Art Collectors Using Irrevocable Trust
    A growing number of art collectors are turning to a common estate planning tool that will let them continue possessing and enjoying their art while reaping tax savings. When a person places property into an irrevocable trust it is no...
  • Mar 28

    Social Security And Inflation

    Social Security And Inflation
    There are about 65 million Americans who rely on Social Security, and many of them are struggling with rising living costs. The Social Security program is struggling to keep up with inflation. Congress adopted a provision in 1972 that…
  • Mar 28

    Claiming Social Security And Medicare At The Same Time

    Claiming Social Security And Medicare At The Same Time
    Social Security and Medicare both provide a major source of income for people who are in retirement. There are different rules for claiming benefits from the two programs. If the timing works out correctly it is possible to claim both...
Rank this Week: 41

New York Probate & Estate…

New York Probate & Estate Litigation Blog

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

http://www.nyprobatelitigation.com/
  • Feb 1

    Executors Should Beware Of Serious Pitfall

    Executors Should Beware Of Serious Pitfall
    Today’s Wall Street Journal contains a worthwhile but cautionary article about the pitfalls that can face even the most well-meaning executor. As you will see, a lot of the decisions an executor must make need to be made…
  • Jan 31

    David Bowie’s Will Filed In Manhattan Surrogate’s Court — His Estate Valued At 100 Million Dollar

    David Bowie’s Will Filed In Manhattan Surrogate’s Court — His Estate Valued At 100 Million Dollar
    The Will of David Robert Jones was filed earlier this month in New York County Surrogate’s Court giving the value of his estate at 100 million dollars. Not familiar with David Robert Jones? As the New York Times reported, He was far…
  • Jul 20

    Application To Withdraw Waiver Consenting To Probate Denied By Brooklyn Surrogate

    Application To Withdraw Waiver Consenting To Probate Denied By Brooklyn Surrogate
    Prior to the commencement of a probate proceeding or an administration proceeding, the attorney for the estate will normally send a waiver consenting to the admission of the will to probate or to the appointment of an administrator to all…
Rank this Week: 119

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
  • Feb 18

    Billable Hours – be careful!

    Billable Hours – be careful!
    I was talking to one of my probate clients yesterday and he told me a story about a bill he received from the attorney who drafted his mom’s will and trust which include some scary billable hours.  My client, who we will call Bob…
  • Jan 22

    Forgotten Assets Commonly Omitted from Trust funding

    Forgotten Assets Commonly Omitted from Trust funding
    Having been an estate planning attorney for over 20 years I have come up with a short list of the forgotten assets that are most commonly omitted from trust funding.  That is, these assets are frequently found after death titled in…
  • Dec 29

    PATH – Protecting Americans From Tax Hikes Act of 2015

    PATH – Protecting Americans From Tax Hikes Act of 2015
    We in the tax and estate planning world love acronyms so no surprise the governments newest tax law is called “PATH” which stands for Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes act of 2015.   I like to blog about estate taxes…
Rank this Week: 184

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/
  • Mar 28

    Preferential Hiring and “Special Treatment”: It’s all Relative

    Preferential Hiring and “Special Treatment”: It’s all Relative
    Noah Zatz, Special Treatment Everywhere, Special Treatment Nowhere, 95 B.U. L. Rev. 1155 (2015), available at SSRN.Kerri StoneThis year’s law and scholarship of employment discrimination has invited critical thought,…
  • Mar 25

    Making Connection

    Making Connection
    Judith Daar, Multi-Party Parenting in Genetics and Law: A View from Succession, 49 Fam. L.Q. 71 (2015).Browne LewisSome multi-parent families are created by law and others are created by science. California and a few other states have…
  • Mar 24

    Junk Food and Assumption of Risk

    Junk Food and Assumption of Risk
    Avihay Dorfman, Assumption of Risk, After All, 15 Theoretical Inquiries in Law 293 (2014), available at SSRN.Benjamin C. ZipurskyAvihay Dorfman has written an excellent law review article that ably defends claims about junk-food-and-obesity…
Rank this Week: 306

Mendel Law Firm Blog

Mendel Law Firm Blog

Covers estate planning.

http://www.mendellawfirm.com/blog/
  • Mar 25

    Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?

    Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
    Barry White (1944-2003) – Producer, Composer & Singer Barry Eugene Carter, known as Barry White, was born in Galveston, Texas, and raised in the high crime areas of South Central Los Angeles. White’s musical influence came…
  • Mar 23

    Thought for the Day:

    Thought for the Day:
    “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Eleanor Roosevelt
  • Mar 23

    Does Your Law Firm Do Wills?

    Does Your Law Firm Do Wills?
    Estate planning can be a very complex process involving numerous strategies and tools. At its most basic, however, estate planning starts with the creation of a Last Will and Testament. People often make the mistake of assuming that they need…
Rank this Week: 371

Spencer Law Firm Blog

Spencer Law Firm Blog

Covers probate and estate planning in Pennsylvania.

http://www.pennsylvaniatrustsandestates.com/
  • Nov 16

    The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015

    The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015
    President Obama, Nov. 2, signed into law the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, a two-year budget deal. The legislation raises the federal debt limit and is paid for in part by provisions eliminating two Social Security retirement benefit…
  • May 12

    Estate Planning and Portability

    Estate Planning and Portability
    The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA), which tried to keep us from going over the "fiscal cliff," raised the federal estate tax exemption to $5.25 million and made permanent an estate tax concept called…
  • Apr 25

    Seminar: How to Prepare Fiduciary Accounts and Avoid Common Trap

    Seminar: How to Prepare Fiduciary Accounts and Avoid Common Trap
    Don't miss the PBI seminar on How to Prepare Fiduciary Accounts and Avoid Common Traps next Thursday May 1, 2014 at the CLE Conference Center, Wanamaker Building, Philadelphia. Register here:…
Rank this Week: 271

Michigan Estate Planning Lawyer…

Michigan Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

Covers trusts, probate, elder law, and estate planning. By Witzke Berry Carter & Wander PLLC.

http://www.michiganestateplanninglawyerblog.com/
  • Oct 15

    KNOWING MARYLAND’S MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AND WHEN TO CALL A LAWYER

    KNOWING MARYLAND’S MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AND WHEN TO CALL A LAWYER
    That opening line of the Hippocratic Oath isn’t always so uncomplicated as it is brief. Maryland medical malpractice lawyers engage hundreds, if not thousands of cases yearly in which medical professionals left their patients in worse…
  • Oct 9

    Looking At Bankruptcy Law In California

    Looking At Bankruptcy Law In California
    Setbacks are common in life. If your financial situation has spiraled out of control it’s wise that you apply for insolvency. Paths of Alleviation Personal bankruptcy laws supply you with two paths for relief: chapter 7 as well as…
  • Sep 23

    Question Your Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer Carefully

    Question Your Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer Carefully
    Miami’s best criminal defense lawyers are paid handsomely to balance out bad luck, bad decisions and bad circumstances that can land anyone in a sling. When the law deals you a bad hand, your first call should always go out to a trusted…
Rank this Week: 418

California Tax Attorney Blog

California Tax Attorney Blog

Covers tax controversies involving the IRS and California Franchise Tax Board, as well as California probate, estate planning matters and business transactions. By Mitchell A. Port.

http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/
  • Sep 2

    Test Entry

    Test Entry
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  • Aug 30

    For Federal Tax Purposes, All Legal Same-Sex Marriages Will Be Recognized

    For Federal Tax Purposes, All Legal Same-Sex Marriages Will Be Recognized
    The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ruled yesterday that same-sex couples, legally married in jurisdictions that recognize their marriages, will be treated as married for federal tax purposes. The ruling…
  • Aug 30

    For Federal Tax Purposes, All Legal Same-Sex Marriages Will Be Recognized

    For Federal Tax Purposes, All Legal Same-Sex Marriages Will Be Recognized
    The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ruled yesterday that same-sex couples, legally married in jurisdictions that recognize their marriages, will be treated as married for federal tax purposes. The ruling…
Rank this Week: 380

Florida Probate Litigation

Florida Probate Litigation

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

http://www.flprobatelitigation.com/
  • Mar 27

    2014-15 Probate Court Filing Statistic

    2014-15 Probate Court Filing Statistic
    If you make your living in and around our probate courts you’ll find the FY 2014-15 Probate Court Statistical Reference Guide interesting reading. The chart below provides the “cases filed” data for three of our largest…
  • Mar 21

    3d DCA: Can you sue a hostile party for fraud if they lie to you during settlement negotiations?

    3d DCA: Can you sue a hostile party for fraud if they lie to you during settlement negotiations?
    Moriber v. Dreiling, — So.3d —-, 2016 WL 145968 (Fla. 3d DCA January 13, 2016) Litigators love to brag about their court wins, not so much about their prowess as contract drafters. But the reality is that the vast majority of…
  • Mar 14

    2d DCA: Do the same rules apply for temporary injunctions in trust litigation?

    2d DCA: Do the same rules apply for temporary injunctions in trust litigation?
    Dowdy v. Dowdy, — So.3d —-, 2016 WL 56785 (Fla. 2d DCA January 06, 2016) In trust litigation one of the first moves you’ll often see is some kind of “emergency” motion asking the judge to freeze the trust’s…
Rank this Week: 794

California Trust, Estate & Probate…

California Trust, Estate & Probate Litigation

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

http://www.californiatrustestateandprobatelitigation.com
  • Mar 24

    Trustee: Your California legal release may be a trap…

    Trustee: Your California legal release may be a trap…
    The waiver and release problem The Trustee wants to be done with the Trust administration and decides to have the beneficiaries sign a waiver and release so a final Trust distribution can be made. But waivers and releases are not always the…
  • Mar 17

    Affirmative Defenses: How To Best Defend Against a California Trust Or Will Lawsuit

    Affirmative Defenses: How To Best Defend Against a California Trust Or Will Lawsuit
    The best defense is an Affirmative Defense You have been sued on a Trust or Will dispute and you have to defend yourself. The most obvious defense is to disagree with the allegations contained in the petition filed against you. But there…
  • Mar 10

    Is Your California Trustee…Impartial? The Duty Of Impartiality

    Is Your California Trustee…Impartial? The Duty Of Impartiality
      The duty of impartiality: Is your Trustee treating you equally? Imagine a world where a Trustee treats each of the Trust beneficiaries equally. That is supposed to be the world we live in for ALL California Trust matters (California…
Rank this Week: 932

German Law Group Blog

German Law Group Blog

Covers estate planning.

http://www.germanlawgroup.com/
  • Mar 24

    Understand Power of Attorney Limitation

    Understand Power of Attorney Limitation
    When you start to look into the subject of estate planning, you will probably hear about some things that you did not take into consideration. The execution of a will or a trust is something that most people would anticipate, but you should…
  • Mar 22

    What Is the Nomination of a Guardian?

    What Is the Nomination of a Guardian?
    Estate planning is important for all responsible adults, but unfortunately, most younger people are going through life without the proper estate planning documents. Clearly, senior citizens are going to pass away with more frequency than…
  • Mar 17

    A Probate Attorney Can Provide Turnkey Assistance

    A Probate Attorney Can Provide Turnkey Assistance
    There are two different stages that you should take into consideration when you are considering the estate planning process and the steps that you can take to make things easier on your loved ones. Everyone is aware of the fact that you have…
Rank this Week: 567

New York Probate Lawyer Blog

New York Probate Lawyer Blog

By Jules Martin Haas.

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

    New York Estate Beneficiaries May Be Disqualified from Receiving an Inheritance

    New York Estate Beneficiaries May Be Disqualified from Receiving an Inheritance
    Beneficiaries of an Estate in New York may be determined in a number of different ways.  The most recognizable method of beneficiary designation is the naming of an individual or institution to receive a benefit in a Last Will.…
  • Mar 16

    New York Fiduciaries Can Be Removed If They Breach A Fiduciary Duty

    New York Fiduciaries Can Be Removed If They Breach A Fiduciary Duty
    Fiduciaries in New York are appointed to administer estates and trusts.  With regard to an estate, the Surrogate’s Court appoints either an Executor or Administrator depending upon whether the decedent had a Last Will.  When a…
  • Mar 9

    A New York Executor May Need to Evict Occupants From Estate Property

    A New York Executor May Need to Evict Occupants From Estate Property
    Fiduciaries who are appointed by the Surrogate’s Courts in New York have many responsibilities.  The fiduciary can be an Executor or an Administrator.  It is very common for a decedent’s estate to have amongst its assets…
Rank this Week: 990

Murphy's Law Blog

Murphy's Law Blog

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

http://www.noreenmurphylaw.com/blog/
  • Mar 23

    When Do I Really Need to Update My Living Will?

    When Do I Really Need to Update My Living Will?
     In the state of Massachusetts, a living will is a suggested supplement and companion document for your healthcare proxy. While your healthcare proxy is the official document that allows you to name individuals who you wish to help you…
  • Mar 16

    What Happens to Stocks After the Death of the Owner?

    What Happens to Stocks After the Death of the Owner?
    Across the United States, stock ownership is extremely common and this is why the question about what happens to stock ownership transfer when the holder passes away is of great importance to many individuals. There are numerous variables…
  • Mar 9

    Living Longer

    Living Longer
    Recently, President and Mrs. Obama made news when they enjoyed a visit and short dance with a 106-year-old woman from Washington D.C. Virginia McLaurin, told reporters she had waited all her life to see a black man in the White House and had…
Rank this Week: 943

Wills and Estate Administration…

Wills and Estate Administration Articles

Covers probate, elder law and litigation topics. By Kenneth Vercammen.

http://njwills.blogspot.com/
  • Mar 22

    POLST Empowers Patients in Healthcare Decision

    POLST Empowers Patients in Healthcare Decision
    POLST Empowers Patients in Healthcare DecisionsTalking about your wishes in a chronic illness or at the end of life is a conversation that can be awkward, difficult and for some of us, one we would rather avoid. But it’s a conversation…
  • Mar 11

    South Brunswick Library Wills & Power of Attorney Seminar March 21, 2016

    South Brunswick Library Wills & Power of Attorney Seminar March 21, 2016
    Wills & Power of Attorney Seminar South Brunswick Public Library110 Kingston Lane Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 March 21, 2016 at 7:00PM SPEAKER: Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. Edison, NJ  (Author- Answers to Questions About Probate) The NJ…
  • Mar 4

    Wills & Power of Attorney Seminar Piscataway Library Kennedy Branch March 10 at 7pm

    Wills & Power of Attorney Seminar Piscataway Library Kennedy Branch March 10 at 7pm
    Wills & Power of Attorney Seminar Piscataway Library Kennedy Branch500 Hoes Lane Piscataway NJ 08854March 10 at 7pmSPEAKER: Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. Edison, NJ(Author- ABA’s “Wills and Estate Administration book”)The…
Rank this Week: 911

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/
  • Mar 21

    Can a grantor be a trustee?

    Can a grantor be a trustee?
    Can a grantor be a trustee? The Irrevocable trust is one of the most valuable tools for estate planning and Florida asset protection that is available. These trusts are not only a great way to pass assets outside of probate, but also allow…
  • Feb 27

    Elder Law Update First Quarter 2016

    Elder Law Update First Quarter 2016
    First Quarter 2016 In This Issue Should Seniors Enroll In A Medicare Advantage Plan Or Stick With Traditional Medicare? What You Need To Know About Financial Elder Abuse One Of The Most Important Conversations You Should Have With Your Family…
  • Feb 15

    Incentive Trust

    Incentive Trust
    Incentive trusts are important to consider with estate planning. One of the best tools in estate planning for encouraging positive behavior is through an “incentive trust.”  An Incentive trust is a trust like any other, which…
Rank this Week: 558

Probate Litigation Attorney Blog

Probate Litigation Attorney Blog

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

http://www.losangelesprobatelitigationattorneyblog.com/
  • Mar 19

    Lunch with The Probate Judges – 2016

    Lunch with The Probate Judges – 2016
    On March 15, 2016, Judges of the Probate Court for Los Angeles County discussed the current state of the Probate Court and addressed issues and concerns affecting the Court, the courtroom transitions, modernizing the system to benefit…
  • Mar 5

    The Game Changer in the Legal World of Trustees, Beneficiaries and Incapacitated Settlor

    The Game Changer in the Legal World of Trustees, Beneficiaries and Incapacitated Settlor
    To discuss your needs and discover your options, consult the Los Angeles incapacity and estate planning attorneys at Ginzburg & Bronshteyn, LLP.  We serve clients in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Ventura County, and…
  • Feb 19

    LOS ANGELES- CENTRAL PROBATE DIVISION ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO COURTROOM OPERATIONS

    LOS ANGELES- CENTRAL PROBATE DIVISION ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO COURTROOM OPERATIONS
    Effective February 1, 2016, Judge William Barry will be assigned to Dept. 67 of the Los Angeles Superior Court Central Probate Division at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse, 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles California, 90012. All cases currently…
Rank this Week: 772

Planning Notes

Planning Notes

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

http://cooklaw.co/blog
  • Mar 18

    Can The FBI Make Apple Rewrite iOS?

    Can The FBI Make Apple Rewrite iOS?
    Great analysis by Harvard Law professor Susan Crawford regarding the FBI's demands of Apple: The president  —  our Law Professor in Chief  — has to know the DOJ is on shaky…
  • Jan 10

    4 Federal Trademark Benefit

    4 Federal Trademark Benefit
    One of the most common questions people ask trademark attorneys is: Why should I apply for federal trademark registration — what benefits does it provide? Well, there are actually lots of benefits, but there are four (4) principal…
  • Nov 2

    Passing Values, Not Just Money, via Incentive Trust

    Passing Values, Not Just Money, via Incentive Trust
    It's one of the deepest felt concerns. How can you pass your values onto your children and grandchildren even if you pass away earlier than you expect? Letters, family trips and treasured memories are one way to leave a legacy, but what about…
Rank this Week: 1020

Texas Probate Litigation

Texas Probate Litigation

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

http://www.txprobatelitigation.com/
  • Feb 27

    In re Estate of Parrimore: Court of appeals upholds factual findings regarding capacity and undue influence

    In re Estate of Parrimore: Court of appeals upholds factual findings regarding capacity and undue influence
    Texas appellate courts are generally reluctant to overturn trial court factual findings regarding testamentary capacity and undue influence. In re Estate of Parrimore, from the Houston 14th Court of Appeals, is an example. Parrimore involved…
  • Dec 10

    Determining if a life insurance policy is governed by ERISA

    Determining if a life insurance policy is governed by ERISA
    One of the first questions I ask a potential client with a life insurance dispute is whether or not the insured obtained the policy through their employer. This helps me determine whether state or federal law applies to the dispute....
  • Nov 19

    When offering a will can lead to criminal charge

    When offering a will can lead to criminal charge
    The Mary Ellen Bendtsen estate has been the subject of much media coverage in the Dallas area. The short version of events is that she owned a historic mansion on Swiss Avenue in Dallas. Several years before her 2005 death,...
Rank this Week: 787

Fiduciary Folio

Fiduciary Folio

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

http://www.tannerpittmanlaw.com/blog-fiduciary-folio.html
  • Feb 19

    Avvo Q&A: "Can dad put me on the deed?"

    Avvo Q&A: "Can dad put me on the deed?"
    I will begin syndicating the responses I give to certain estate and probate questions posted on the advice website Avvo. We begin with a question regarding estate planning. I'll place the question here and then my answer after the "read…
  • Feb 17

    A "power of appointment" - what is that?

    A "power of appointment" - what is that?
    The Georgia Supreme Court recently handed down the case of Smith v. Ashford (full text below the break), in which it dealt with a testator's use of a "power of appointment."What is a power of appointment? In estate-planning parlance, a…
  • Jul 6

    Myers v. Myers: Executor may not run estate as his personal busine

    Myers v. Myers: Executor may not run estate as his personal busine
    The Georgia Supreme Court handed down the probate case of Myers, Executor v. Myers, today. In some ways, the case is an unremarkable example of an executor using an estate as a cash cow for his personal expenditures and, among other…
Rank this Week: 963

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/
  • Jan 19

    The David Bowie Estate Shows His Genius Extended Beyond Music

    The David Bowie Estate Shows His Genius Extended Beyond Music
    Only a very few pop artists enjoyed lasting careers as diverse, colorful, and successful as David Bowie. He remained fascinating and on the cutting-edge, up until the very end, in ways that extended far beyond making music. Bowie, whose real…
  • Jan 14

    Celebrity Legacies: Conflicts Plagued Tupac Shakur Before And After Death

    Celebrity Legacies: Conflicts Plagued Tupac Shakur Before And After Death
    Tupac Shakur was well-known for his "Thug" image, his rap prowess, and his many Tupac Shakur's estateconflicts -- leading up to the tragic shooting that took his life at age 25. So should anyone be surprised at the high number of legal…
  • Jan 8

    Bill Cosby Headlines The Top Ten Celebrity Legal Battles Of 2015

    Bill Cosby Headlines The Top Ten Celebrity Legal Battles Of 2015
    What better way to start the new year than by counting down Trial & Heirs Top Ten Celebrity Legal Battles of 2015, complete with lessons? 1. Bill Cosby vs. many woman - Andrea Constad is one of dozens of women who have sued Cosby for…
Rank this Week: 470

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/
  • Oct 12

    The Complexities of Assisted Suicide

    The Complexities of Assisted Suicide
    The California Senate recently approved a bill which would, if approved by the Assembly and Governor, make it legal for a physician to participate in the end of their patients life.If you read the actual text of the Bill, its quite a list of…
  • Oct 4

    What Happens When There is an Argument About Your Will?

    What Happens When There is an Argument About Your Will?
    Or, for that matter, about your Trust?  Well, the answer is that depending upon the issue, possible beneficiaries will make any argument they can think of, even that they need to be paid $7,500 per month to take care of your dog.…
  • May 8

    Four Estate Planning Documents Everyone Should Have

    Four Estate Planning Documents Everyone Should Have
    Is "estate planning" only for the wealthy or for those who are leaving large inheritances or have tax shelters? No. the Wall Street Journal recently had an article on this very topic.  The WSJ article emphasized, as we estate and probate…
Rank this Week: 900

Liberty Law Blog

Liberty Law Blog

Covers estate planning, estate taxes, probate and trusts.

http://www.libertylawapc.com/blog
  • Aug 6

    Successfully Passing the Family Business to Children

    Successfully Passing the Family Business to Children
    Some good reminders from www.estateplanning.com on the importance of being prepared to pass the family business to your kids: If you own and operate a business, you need to have a plan for the future of the business in the event you become…
  • Jun 28

    The Importance of Reviewing Beneficiary Designation

    The Importance of Reviewing Beneficiary Designation
    Did you know that if you do not properly designate beneficiaries on assets like life insurance & retirement accounts – those assets may be distributed to your “estate” instead of your intended beneficiary? This can increase the…
  • Jun 13

    Even young adults should plan their Estate

    Even young adults should plan their Estate
    Good summary article here on why its important for young adults to think about getting some basic documents in place. Tweet
Rank this Week: 914

Law Office of Roy W. Litherland…

Law Office of Roy W. Litherland Blog

Covers estate planning, probate and living trusts.

http://www.attorneyoffice.com/blog/
  • Mar 28

    Transferring Your Property Taxes Using Prop 60/90

    Transferring Your Property Taxes Using Prop 60/90
    by Guest Blogger, Diane Bucher, Realtor What you Need To Know About Proposition 60/90: The Senior Citizens Replacement Dwelling Benefit Who Qualifies? IF you or your spouse that resides with you is age 55 or older, you may buy…
  • Mar 9

    Avoiding Probate (An Elder Law Today Blog)

    Avoiding Probate (An Elder Law Today Blog)
    It is possible to legally pass property to another person without going through probate. Keep in mind that although it is often beneficial to avoid probate because it can be costly and time consuming, some probate avoidance strategies have…
  • Feb 24

    Have You Received a “Recorded Deed Notice” Mailer?

    Have You Received a “Recorded Deed Notice” Mailer?
    One of our clients recently brought in a "Recorded Deed Notice" solicitation and inquired about whether or not she was required to pay the fee to the solicitor to obtain a copy of her current deed. We informed our client that she could…
Rank this Week: 2528

Hauptman and Hauptman, P.C. Blog

Hauptman and Hauptman, P.C. Blog

Covers guardianship, Medicaid, probate and estate administration.

http://www.hauptmanlaw.com/blog
  • Mar 27

    529 Plans and Medicaid #Medicaid

    529 Plans and Medicaid #Medicaid
                Maria asked me to handle the Medicaid application that needed to be filed on behalf of her father, George.  We went over the assets he has left to spend down. …
  • Mar 20

    What is Palliative Care? #palliativecare

    What is Palliative Care? #palliativecare
         Human life expectancy in the past 100 years has been substantially lengthened as a result of advances in medical science.  However, as we know the quality of an extended life span isn’t always great. …
  • Mar 13

    Correcting a Medicaid Mistake from 15 Years Ago (Part 2) #Medicaid, #MondayMorningBlog

    Correcting a Medicaid Mistake from 15 Years Ago (Part 2) #Medicaid, #MondayMorningBlog
                Last week I was telling you about Monica’s dilemma.  She thought the home she and her husband, Paul bought together with her mom had been retitled to them 15 years…
Rank this Week: 1918

New York Probate and Estate…

New York Probate and Estate Administration Blog

Published by Stephen Bilkis & Associates

http://www.newyorkprobateestateadministration.com/
  • Mar 25

    Court Discusses Case Where Second Wife Left Out of Will

    Court Discusses Case Where Second Wife Left Out of Will
    A New York Estate Lawyer said this was a proceeding brought before the Surrogate's Court, Suffolk County, for the accounting of AFS, as administrator c.t.a. of the estate of WPS. A stipulation was submitted to the court for its approval and…
  • Feb 1

    Court Hears Petition for Summary Judgment

    Court Hears Petition for Summary Judgment
    A New York Estate Lawyer said that, in this probate proceeding, the proponent, one of the decedent's daughters and the sole residuary legatee under the propounded instrument dated March 8, 1983, seeks leave to move for summary judgment more…
  • Jan 30

    Petitioner Brings Motion Compelling Appearance of Proponent

    Petitioner Brings Motion Compelling Appearance of Proponent
    A New York Estate Lawyer said that, this is a motion for an order directing the proponent, who is decedent's widow, to appear for an examination before trial to enable petitioner to frame objections to the propounded instrument bearing date…
Rank this Week: 3272

Florida Estate Planning and…

Florida Estate Planning and Probate Law Blog

By Marc Soss.

http://floridaestateplanningandprobatelaw.blogspot.com/
  • Mar 22

    CHARITABLE PLANNING WITH YOUR RETIREMENT ACCOUNT

    CHARITABLE PLANNING WITH YOUR RETIREMENT ACCOUNT
       For the past several years, Congress has employed a last minute temporary rule that allowed IRA owners to exclude their required minimum distributions (RMDs), from their adjusted gross income, by making a direct contribution of…
  • Feb 16

    ROTH IRA ADDITIONAL PLANNING OPTIONS

    ROTH IRA ADDITIONAL PLANNING OPTIONS
    Most individuals view a Roth IRA as a great way to save more for the future using after tax dollars. While the funds deposited into a Roth IRA are subject to income tax, they grow tax-free and are not subject to tax, even the growth, when…
  • Feb 12

    2016 CHANGES TO AID AND ATTENDANCE BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY

    2016 CHANGES TO AID AND ATTENDANCE BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY
    Unknown to many veterans, the Veteran's Administration (VA) offers a pension benefit, known as “Aid and Attendance,” to low-income veterans (or their spouses) who are in nursing homes or who need help at home with everyday tasks…
Rank this Week: 1950

Tennessee Wills and Estates

Tennessee Wills and Estates

Provides commentary on wills, probate law and estate planning. By Jason A. Lee

http://www.tennesseewillsandestates.com
Rank this Week: 2699

Florida Probate, Trust & Estate…

Florida Probate, Trust & Estate Blog

Covers recent developments in Florida probate, trust, estate and guardianship. By Clark Skatoff PA.

http://www.clarkskatoff.com/news-resources/blog/
  • Mar 18

    Review of Jordan Hammer

    Review of Jordan Hammer
    From a satisfied client: To the team at Clark Skatoff: My wife and I not only want to thank you for accepting our case but also for allowing Jordan Hammer to represent us.
  • Mar 8

    Adversarial Florida Probate Proceedings Are Governed by the Rules of Civil Procedure

    Adversarial Florida Probate Proceedings Are Governed by the Rules of Civil Procedure
    Adversarial proceedings in Florida probate are governed by the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.  Pursuant to Florida Probate Rule 5.025(d): After service of formal notice [declaring the proceeding adversarial], the proceedings, as…
  • Feb 29

    Is my cooperative (“co-op”) considered real property or personal property?

    Is my cooperative (“co-op”) considered real property or personal property?
    As most legal answers go, the answer is it depends.  The main consideration is what state is your co-op located in?  If your co-op is in Florida, then it is treated as real property for some homestead purposes.  Florida’s…
Rank this Week: 2080

Law Office of Andrew M. Lamkin,…

Law Office of Andrew M. Lamkin, P.C. Blog

Covers elder law.

http://lamkinelderlaw.com/articles/
  • Mar 18

    Conservatorship in the State of New York Explained

    Conservatorship in the State of New York Explained
    Americans are healthier and living longer than ever before. The time may come, however, when you or your family will need to make financial and/or health care decisions for a relative. It is helpful to have documents available that give you…
  • Mar 11

    Is Long Term Care Insurance Worth It?

    Is Long Term Care Insurance Worth It?
    If you become too ill or frail to live at home or in an assisted living residence, you may need to move to a long-term care facility that provides 24-hour assistance, monitoring and nursing care. Long Term Care insurance (LTC), also known as…
  • Mar 4

    10 Tips For Keeping Your Estate Plan Up to Date

    10 Tips For Keeping Your Estate Plan Up to Date
    Taking the time to create a will and perform other estate planning tasks will save your family money and spare them the burden of having to make difficult decisions regarding your estate while they are grieving. Your estate plan should…
Rank this Week: 2113

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/
  • Mar 17

    Contingency Fees – Size Matter

    Contingency Fees – Size Matter
    While the Court of Appeals last year upheld the validity of contingency fee agreements in estate matters, particularly in litigation, where it approved contingency fees of over forty million dollars when the actual time spent was a fraction…
  • Dec 24

    A Real-Life Final Exam Fact Pattern: That Pesky Per Stirpes Statute

    A Real-Life Final Exam Fact Pattern: That Pesky Per Stirpes Statute
    As the year draws to a close, I sometimes recall the stresses of final exam season from my law school days. In the spirit of reminiscence, I’ll pose a quick final-exam-like fact pattern: Jane owned a parcel of real property in New Hyde…
  • Nov 30

    The Essentials of a Discovery Proceeding

    The Essentials of a Discovery Proceeding
    This month’s blog post will address a recent decision by the Appellate Division, First Department, entered in In re Perelman, that helps reiterate and define the parameters of discovery proceedings. The case is interesting not only for…
Rank this Week: 4329

Law Offices of Robert H. Glorch…

Law Offices of Robert H. Glorch Blog

Illinois attorney blog for estate planning, wills, trusts and probate.

http://www.illinoisestateplan.com/blog
  • Mar 16

    Trust Funding: Top 5 Overlooked Asset

    Trust Funding: Top 5 Overlooked Asset
    The cornerstone of the vast majority of estate plans that I create for our clients is the revocable living trust. They help clients achieve a wide array of estate planning goals by providing a comprehensive set of instructions for managing,…
  • Feb 10

    New IRS Form 8971: Basis Reporting for Taxable Estate

    New IRS Form 8971: Basis Reporting for Taxable Estate
    When an individual dies leaving a gross estate (plus past taxable gifts) that exceeds the federal exclusion amount in the year of death ($5.45 million in 2016), a Form 706 Federal Estate Tax Return must be filed. This has long been the law.…
  • Feb 2

    District 211 Class Announcement for March 2016

    District 211 Class Announcement for March 2016
    I will be teaching an adult continuing education class for District 211 covering a broad range of estate planning and estate administration topics. Topics include asset ownership, wills, trusts, probate, trust administration, estate and gift…
Rank this Week: 2618

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
  • Mar 14

    Can I Appoint Someone Unrelated to Me to Dispose of My Remain

    Can I Appoint Someone Unrelated to Me to Dispose of My Remain
    Some people have a very contentious relationship with members of their immediate family. So much so that they don’t want those family members to even control what happens to their remains when they die. Someone in this situation…
  • Mar 4

    Will the Balance of a Joint Bank Account Automatically Pass to My Spouse When I Die?

    Will the Balance of a Joint Bank Account Automatically Pass to My Spouse When I Die?
    Most spouses have at least one joint bank account. Both spouses contribute to the account and can write checks or make withdrawals out of it. The fact that it is a joint account causes many to assume that when one spouse dies, the surviving…
  • Feb 22

    Why Doctors Choose to Die Differently

    Why Doctors Choose to Die Differently
    An article written by Dr. Jacquelyn Corley on CNN titled “Why Doctor’s Choose to Die Differently” explains why doctors are less likely to demand aggressive end-of-life care than the general public. In the article, Dr. Corley…
Rank this Week: 4770

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/
  • Mar 12

    Does My Will “Expire” After a Certain Number of Years?

    Does My Will “Expire” After a Certain Number of Years?
    Estate planning should not be a one-time event. As your life, family, and financial situation changes, you should periodically revisit and revise your estate plan accordingly. That said, it is important to understand that a will does not come…
  • Mar 11

    Can the State of California Take My Estate After My Death?

    Can the State of California Take My Estate After My Death?
    A last will and testament allows you to specify the persons (or other entities, like charities) who will inherit your property after your death. If you fail to leave a valid will, California law provides for automatic inheritance by your…
  • Mar 6

    Planning for Succession in a Living Trust

    Planning for Succession in a Living Trust
    When you create a revocable living trust as part of your estate plan, it is typical to name yourself as the initial trustee. This allows you to retain maximum control over the trust assets during your lifetime. But there may come a time when…
Rank this Week: 1376

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/
Rank this Week: 4411

Berk & Moskowitz P.C. Blog

Berk & Moskowitz P.C. Blog

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

http://berkmoskowitz.com/blog/
  • Mar 10

    Keeping a Healthy Brain

    Keeping a Healthy Brain
    Most people are concerned about keeping their brains healthy and active as they age. With high anticipated rates of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia projected for the future, this should be important for everyone. Indeed, the…
  • Feb 8

    2016 Arizona Probate and Elder Law Legislation Update

    2016 Arizona Probate and Elder Law Legislation Update
    During the 2016 State of Arizona Fifty-second Legislature Second Regular Session, the House of Representatives has proposed three bills and the Senate has proposed one bill with proposed amendments to Arizona’s elder…
  • Feb 4

    Attorney Kent Berk Featured on Money Radio 1510

    Attorney Kent Berk Featured on Money Radio 1510
    Last week one of our very own was featured on Money Radio 1510AM – Phoenix to discuss several topics, including elder abuse and financial exploitation. Click here to listen to the full interview.   The post Attorney Kent Berk…
Rank this Week: 4661

Florida Probate Litigation Lawyer…

Florida Probate Litigation Lawyer Blog

Cover Florida probate litigation. By Chepenik & Trushin LLP.

http://www.floridaprobatelitigationlawyer.com/
  • Mar 7

    Challenging Estate Plans: Modification of Sumner Redstone’s Estate Plan Prompts Allegation of Mental Incapacity

    Challenging Estate Plans: Modification of Sumner Redstone’s Estate Plan Prompts Allegation of Mental Incapacity
    Sumner Redstone, the controlling shareholder of Viacom Inc. and CBS Corp., is going to trial over claims that he is mentally incompetent.  Redstone stepped down as executive chairman of both companies in early February. The claims of…
  • Feb 29

    Florida Looks to Become the Preferred Destination for Family Trust Companie

    Florida Looks to Become the Preferred Destination for Family Trust Companie
    In 2014, the Florida Legislature passed the Florida Family Trust Company Act, which established a structure for the formation, operation, and regulation of Family Trust Companies (“FTCs”). An FTC is a corporation or limited…
  • Feb 22

    A Life Estate Explained

    A Life Estate Explained
    Most people are familiar with the term life estate, but may not understand the exact details of how a life estate operates.  First, “life estate” refers to a real property arrangement.  A life estate is essentially just…
Rank this Week: 3948

Law Office of Robert L. Boydstun…

Law Office of Robert L. Boydstun Blog

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

http://www.boydstunlaw.com/blog/
  • Mar 1

    Not What You Planned for Assisted Living

    Not What You Planned for Assisted Living
    You realized that you no longer want to live in your own home. You wanted the freedom from having to make your own meals. You no longer wanted the responsibility for cleaning and maintaining your own home. You took your time to find the right…
  • Dec 22

    The Hardship Exception to the Medicaid Penalty Period: Rare But Possible

    The Hardship Exception to the Medicaid Penalty Period: Rare But Possible
    If you transfer assets within five years of applying for Medicaid, you will likely be subject to a period of ineligibility. There is an exception, however, if enforcing the penalty period would cause the applicant an "undue hardship." The…
  • Dec 22

    How Your IRA Can Benefit Both Your Heirs and Charity

    How Your IRA Can Benefit Both Your Heirs and Charity
    Do you want to use your IRA to help a charity, but also benefit your heirs? Instead of leaving your IRA directly to your children, you can leave it to a charitable remainder unitrust (CRUT) while still benefiting your children. The post How…
Rank this Week: 2516

Florida Probate Lawyer Blog

Florida Probate Lawyer Blog

Covers estate, guardianship, probate and trust litigation. By Law Offices of Adrian Philip Thomas.

http://www.florida-probate-lawyer.com/probate
  • Feb 22

    Inter Vivos Transfers and Indispensable Partie

    Inter Vivos Transfers and Indispensable Partie
    A decedent’s estate was not an indispensable party to a civil action seeking to invalidate inter vivos transfers for undue influence. Parker v. Parker, — So.3d — (Fla. 4th DCA 2016) (41 Fla. L. Weekly D310a) The Decedent,…
  • Jan 20

    RETROACTIVE DUE PROCESS IN PROBATE

    RETROACTIVE DUE PROCESS IN PROBATE
    Typically, when the Supreme Court of the United States announces a new Rule of Federal Constitutional Law dealing with due process, the new Rules are applied retroactively.  However, Florida probate courts are left with the power and…
  • Jan 5

    Will Substitutes in Florida

    Will Substitutes in Florida
    THE CONFUSING LAW OF WILL SUBSTITUTES “Many legal doctrines today appear jarringly, carelessly, almost randomly out of harmony with one another.  The chaos has gone largely undetected and hence, has continued to swirl…
Rank this Week: 4153

Estate Planning & Probate 411

Estate Planning & Probate 411

Covers California probate, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, incapacity and related topics. By Helene P. Dreyer Koch.

http://indianwellsestateplanningattorney.com/
  • Feb 19

    What Is a POLST and Do I Need One Instead of a Medical Power of Attorney?

    What Is a POLST and Do I Need One Instead of a Medical Power of Attorney?
    POLST stands for “Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment.” It differs from an Advance Healthcare Directive (aka medical power of attorney or power of attorney for healthcare) in several ways and is NOT intended to replace…
  • Oct 6

    California Passes Right to Die Law

    California Passes Right to Die Law
    New Law Permits Terminally Ill Patients to End Their Lives. Known as the End of Life Option Act, California’s newest law decriminalizes self-end to one’s life and allows terminally ill people to end their lives humanely.  The…
  • Oct 2

    DIY Death Transfer by Deed Is No Substitute for a Good Estate Plan

    DIY Death Transfer by Deed Is No Substitute for a Good Estate Plan
    Joint Tenancy or California’s new “Transfer on Death Deed” May Help with Do-It-Yourself (DYI) Planning, But It Is Easy to Make Mistakes.  Existing law allows a “joint tenancy with right of survivorship” deed…
Rank this Week: 2604

Northern California Center for…

Northern California Center for Estate Planning and Elder Law

Covers estate planning.

http://www.norcalplanners.com/blog/
  • Jan 24

    Sacramento Nursing Home Costs Are Among the Highest in the Country

    Sacramento Nursing Home Costs Are Among the Highest in the Country
    Our firm practices law in Sacramento, California, and we also have an office in Roseville. Anyone who lives in our area knows that there are countless advantages, and it is truly a great place to live. We have everything that big cities have…
  • Jan 21

    A Probate Attorney Can Help With Estate Administration

    A Probate Attorney Can Help With Estate Administration
    You should be aware of the multifaceted nature of a properly constructed estate plan.  It is wise to take a 360 degree approach so that you can leave behind a workable situation for your loved ones after you are gone. A last will is a…
  • Jan 21

    Free Report: Is Incapacity Planning in Northern California Really Important

    Free Report: Is Incapacity Planning in Northern California Really Important
    When you are going through life as a relatively healthy adult, the prospect of incapacity can seem alien to you. Of course we all recognize the fact that elders sometimes become unable to handle all their own affairs, but it can seem like…
Rank this Week: 2523

Estate Planning and Elder Law Blog

Estate Planning and Elder Law Blog

Covers estate planning, elder law, and probate topics in New York. By the Law Offices of Roman Aminov.

http://www.aminovlaw.com
  • Jan 18

    Ethical Wills: A Legacy With Love

    Ethical Wills: A Legacy With Love
    My dream to build an estate planning practice was born early in my law school career. My first trusts and estates class introduced me to a legal world where the most important and sensitive parts of our lives, our mortality, were front and…
  • Dec 17

    Where Should I Keep My Will

    Where Should I Keep My Will
    So you’ve done the responsible thing. You’ve prepared a last will to protect your family when you die. Great – now where do you keep it? For starters, somewhere your loved ones can find it. But which place is most safe yet…
  • Oct 27

    Seven Questions to Ask an Estate and Probate Attorney

    Seven Questions to Ask an Estate and Probate Attorney
    Nobody wants to call a probate lawyer. People only call us when they are dealing with the loss of a family member and need help through the process. Over the years, I have been privileged to speak with hundreds of clients and helped address…
Rank this Week: 1716

Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates,…

Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates, P.C. Blog

Covers Connecticut estate planning, probate and elder law.

http://www.preserveyourestate.net/blog/
  • Jan 6

    What Is Nursing Home Asset Protection?

    What Is Nursing Home Asset Protection?
    If you are planning ahead for your retirement years and the twilight years that will follow, you should certainly consider the matter of nursing home asset protection. Nursing homes are extremely expensive around the country, but here in…
  • Jan 6

    What Is Nursing Home Asset Protection?

    What Is Nursing Home Asset Protection?
    If you are planning ahead for your retirement years and the twilight years that will follow, you should certainly consider the matter of nursing home asset protection. Nursing homes are extremely expensive around the country, but here in…
  • Jan 4

    How Can You Minimize Your Estate Tax Exposure?

    How Can You Minimize Your Estate Tax Exposure?
    People in most areas of the country have just one estate tax to concern themselves with. The federal estate tax is applicable everywhere, but the good news is that there is a relatively large estate tax exclusion. The credit or exclusion is…
Rank this Week: 2539

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/
  • Dec 18

    2016 Standard Mileage Rates for Business, Medical and Moving

    2016 Standard Mileage Rates for Business, Medical and Moving
    The Internal Revenue Service on December 18, 2015 issued the 2016 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on Jan. 1,…
  • Dec 1

    Tax Positions of Presidential Candidate

    Tax Positions of Presidential Candidate
    Here is a neat info-graphic on the tax positions of the Presidential Candidates. Special thanks to MBACentral.org Filed under: Business Planning, Estate and Gift Tax Planning, Estate Planning, income tax planning, Income Taxes, Taxes Tagged:…
  • Aug 9

    New 2015 Tax Law Changes Tax and FBAR Filing Deadlines & Other Noteworthy Compliance Provisions: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

    New 2015 Tax Law Changes Tax and FBAR Filing Deadlines & Other Noteworthy Compliance Provisions: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
    On Friday, July 31, 2015, President Barack Obama signed HR 3236, the “Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015″ (the “Act”). Not sure how this name relates to taxes but in any…
Rank this Week: 3533

Florida Probate Blog -…

Florida Probate Blog - WeProbateFlorida.com

Covers Florida probate administration. By Long H. Duong.

http://weprobateflorida.com
  • Nov 9

    The Problem with Florida Probate Form

    The Problem with Florida Probate Form
    Every now and again, we are asked where forms can be downloaded. I honestly don’t know the answer because our forms are from a repository that caters only to attorneys. The problem with Florida probate forms is that they are designed…
  • Mar 30

    Why You Need Probate to Sell Real Estate

    Why You Need Probate to Sell Real Estate
    Here’s a frequently asked question that deserves a slightly more intricate answer: “I’m clearly a child of (the decedent). Why can’t I just sign a quit claim deed over to myself so I can sell this property?”…
  • Mar 25

    Caution: “Probate Paralegals” on Craigslist

    Caution: “Probate Paralegals” on Craigslist
    Yesterday, I received what was otherwise a routine call about a potential probate case: The caller told me she had hired a “probate paralegal” to prepare the paperwork that she, the caller, would then file the case herself. She…
Rank this Week: 1423

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/
  • Nov 5

    Importance of Changing Beneficiary Designations after Divorce

    Importance of Changing Beneficiary Designations after Divorce
    A surprising number of families learn the painful lesson that divorce doesn’t fully resolve beneficial ownership issues with certain retirement accounts. Any plans governed under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974…
  • Oct 9

    Right to Die in California

    Right to Die in California
    On October 5, 2015, Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation allowing terminally ill patients in California the option to end their lives. The so-called Option to Die Act will not come into effect until sometime in 2016. California joins…
  • Sep 25

    Ancillary Probate in California

    Ancillary Probate in California
    We frequently get calls from beneficiaries wanting to change the title to California vacation homes. They already have a probate process in another state and merely need help “transferring title.” However, transferring title to…
Rank this Week: 3235