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Estate law can be very confusing for the typical individual who is concerned about protecting their wealth while advancing assets on to the next generation or personal friends. Trusts are an excellent method of ensuring property is transferred upon death to the...
A trustee is the person who manages the assets in a trust. Depending on the terms of the trust, the trustee may also have discretion over when distributions are made to beneficiaries. One duty of a trustee may be to invest assets to increase the value of a trust. The...
Legal Assistance for Those Involved in Probate Disputes Probate is the legal process by which the estate of a deceased person is evaluated and the wealth it contains is distributed to others. Disputes often occur during the probate process, which is a good reason for...
The probate process isn’t always complicated. Sometimes the process goes quickly and the estate is settled easily. When the estate of the deceased is complicated or there are individuals contesting the will probated, problems can arise to slow down the process. Hiring...
If you own a home, chances are you pay property taxes. Should you decide to get into homeownership, you need to know about property taxes. So what are taxes and why do you have to pay them. Property taxes are a certain amount you pay twice a year after your appraisal...
What is Undue Influence? Undue influence is defined as “influence by which a person is induced to act otherwise than by their own free will or without adequate attention to the consequences.” Though the term has been defined, it may be difficult to pin down the legal...
A person’s Last legal documents, like a Last Will and Testament or a Trust, should be crafted with the help of an attorney who can ensure the document will avoid legal missteps. However, some documents are prepared by individuals with inadequate legal knowledge, which...
Everyone has a need for an estate plan regardless of how many assets they own. Estate plans can involve much more than the mere distribution of property following an untimely death. But, some people have significant wealth that must be protected at the time of their...
Few people are prepared for the immediate reality of probate litigation until it is far too late. Faced with time-sensitive tasks like funerals, life insurance, property issues and family disputes, the idea of launching a potentially weeks or months-long legal case is...