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Court Bonds 09.06.2023

Conservatorship vs Overprotection?

  Conservators can be appointed to make financial decisions and safeguard assets for adults experiencing capacity declines, including changes related to aging and dementia. Professional conservators are a possibility and can be a huge relief…
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Conservatorship vs Overprotection?
Court Bonds 08.22.2023

Help for Executors: Probate Lawyers

  Serving as an executor requires a commitment of time,  ideally, beginning when a will is made and the role accepted. Preparatory conversations about intentions and pragmatics, such as account information, will be a gift…
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Help for Executors: Probate Lawyers
Court Bonds 08.22.2023

Respecting the Intentions of The Deceased

  Generally, families want to respect the intentions of the deceased, though doing so can be easier said than done, as probate of Aretha Franklin’s estate illustrates. It has been over four years since her…
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Respecting the Intentions of The Deceased
Court Bonds 08.17.2023

Checklist for Trustees

  When accepting the request of a loved one or friend to serve as a trustee, keep in mind that the role comes with official, fiduciary obligations. In other words, as a trustee you are…
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Checklist for Trustees
Court Bonds 08.08.2023

Litigious Beneficiary

  Unfortunately, the death of a relative or friend can bring about unexpected reactions from beneficiaries–some of which can cost the estate a good deal of money, resulting in losses for other beneficiaries. Fortunately, in…
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Litigious Beneficiary
Court Bonds 08.08.2023

Gray Divorce: Estate Plan!

  Though separating from a partner is never easy, the rise of “gray divorce” feels particularly saddening. Whether driven by a lifetime of dissatisfaction or pain, or triggered by a recent disappointment, gray divorce is…
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Gray Divorce: Estate Plan!
Court Bonds 08.01.2023

Trusts: An Overview

  Though a bit more complicated than wills, and typically more expensive to set up, trusts can be very useful tools for estate planning. Read on for a basic understanding of trusts, as well as…
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Trusts: An Overview
Court Bonds 08.01.2023

Imagine Inheriting Thousands Of…

  Plastic superhero figurines? Albums? Comic books? Tea cups? Matchbox cars? Pokemon? Coin purses? Hmmm….When dear friends or loved ones have unique and niche collections, chances are good that the rest of us might not…
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Imagine Inheriting Thousands Of…
Court Bonds 07.24.2023

SNT: Duties of The Trustee

  Appointing a trustee to administer any trust is a big deal, but extra diligence is important when it comes to special needs trusts (SNTs). A trustee must be extraordinarily thoughtful when making decisions for…
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SNT: Duties of The Trustee