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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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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 …
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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By Gerry W. Beyer Gifting a house outright to your adult children or adding them to the property's deed may avoid the hassle of probate, but doing so may bring along its own slew of issues. These problems range from a potentially large tax bill to the house being in danger if the child files …
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By Robert F. Morris A do-it-yourself estate plan can lead to a number of unintended consequences as demonstrated by a Florida Supreme Court case, Aldrich v. Basile. In this case, Ms. Ann Aldrich wrote her own Will on a pre-printed legal form. Ms. Aldrich specifically listed each item of her …
[Read more...] about Unintended Consequences of a Do-It-Yourself Estate Plan
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