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A standard or traditional will identifies an individual's beneficiaries and provides instructions for the administration of their estate. Individuals who established trusts may use a trust to replace a will. Their trust can provide better control over the distribution...
When someone wants to draft an estate plan, one key element is that they have testamentary capacity. This often means that they can demonstrate the cognitive ability to understand their decisions and show that they are of sound mind. An estate plan is a binding legal...
When drafting an estate plan, you do not necessarily have to split up all of your assets equally. Many people do, but do not assume that there is a legal obligation to leave all beneficiaries an equal portion. You do have the option to use unequal bequests, such as...
Trust administration often involves a trustee following the instructions of the trustor regarding asset management and distribution. Sometimes, however, the trust may face legal controversy. Trust litigation can occur because people claim outside influences or a lack...
When your family member files a petition for probate after a loved one’s death, the initial reaction is often relief because there is an executor who will handle the estate. But when months pass without updates or you suspect the estate’s value is shrinking, that...