Estate Planning Dictionary: A Brief Overview Terminology used to probate law can be confusing and downright archaic. No wonder. The first mentions of probate court come from medieval times, dating as far back as 1066. That is... Continue Reading
Probate is the legal process regarding the administration and distribution of the estate of a Deceased person (or “Decedent”). It is administered under the jurisdiction of Probate Courts. The court makes sure that the... Continue Reading
Do you have a child or relative that suffers from substance abuse? Drug and alcohol abuse is a growing problem affecting everyone from all economic backgrounds, ages, education or social status. This growing epidemic is... Continue Reading
The need for a life insurance trust for estate planning purposes has dwindled as the federal estate tax exemption has increased. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that just passed raised the exemption from $5.49M to $11.2M per person.... Continue Reading
The court did not base its decision to deny movant guardianship of her incapacitated father on her decade-old attorney disciplinary record, though her disciplinary record was relevant to its task of appointing an appropriate... Continue Reading