Updating Your Plan: Your Trust or Will - As we approach the end of the year, it’s a good time to think about updating your plan. This includes your entire plan, including your primary vehicle, such as a trust or will. This is the second in a two-part series of articles on updating your plan. …
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Eight Lessons From Celebrity Estates
by Matthew Erskine, Contributor at Forbes & Trusts and Estates Attorney Eight Lessons From Celebrity Estates: The saying goes that anyone who does not learn from mistakes in the past is doomed to repeat them. In estate planning, if you do not learn from other’s mistakes, you are likely …
Probate 101: The Basic Steps of Filing a Case in Probate Court
As the world’s pandemic grows, and every level of government buckles down to fight the battle, it is universally accepted that there will be losses and casualties. But, for South Pasadena attorney William Hayes, any death becomes a new opportunity to ensure that a deceased’s estate is handled …
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What To Do When A Loved One Dies
Few things are as painful or traumatic in our lifetimes, as when a loved one passes away. In addition to the grief which one suffers, there may also be potentially overwhelming legal and accounting details to be handled in the administration of that person’s estate, or making sure that their …
What to Know About Being a Trust Beneficiary
As a trust beneficiary, you have certain rights. However, trusts can take many forms and may be governed by unique provisions established by the creator of the trust or grantor, so details will vary. First, if you are a beneficiary, it's important to know what kind of trust you're named in. If …
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