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Estate Planning is a process where individuals prepare or plan for the settlement of their personal affairs in the event of incapacitation or death. Estate plans typically include provisions relating to the disposition of assets, guardianship of minor children, and appointment of representatives to make medical and financial decisions. Effective estate planning can decrease tax liability and facilitate the probate process. less -

Surrendering U.S. Citizenship: How it Can Help, How it Can Hurt

Lippes Mathias LLP on 8/28/2024

U.S. citizenship is a privilege for many, but it can also be a burdensome and unwanted obligation for others. Some individuals find themselves to be U.S. citizens without wanting to be, such as if their parents...more

Estate and Tax Planning for US Expatriates

Allen Barron, Inc. on 11/16/2023

What are the most important elements of estate and tax planning for US expatriates? Are you planning to move out of the United States? Are you a US taxpayer who lives and works outside of the country? What are some of the...more

When Should You Hire a Probate Attorney?

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP on 1/25/2023

If probate is needed, the process usually begins soon after a loved one passes away. The probate process can be long, stressful, and expensive. Some family members are able to manage it on their own without an attorney, but...more

Consider All the Angles of Joint Ownership

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. on 1/4/2021

Estate planners generally tout the virtues of owning property jointly — and with good reason. Joint ownership offers several advantages for surviving family members. But this shouldn’t be viewed as a panacea for every estate...more

You have been appointed as Executor/Executrix of a loved ones estate.....should you hire an attorney?

Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers,... on 8/7/2016

Administering an estate, especially one with more than just your basic assets, such as a home, and a couple joint bank accounts, can be very complicated. On a basic level, an executor must produce an inventory of all assets...more

Recent Cases of Interest to Fiduciaries

McGuireWoods LLP on 8/1/2015

In re Estate of House, 2014 Wash. App. LEXIS 3006 (Wash. Ct. App. 2014) - A release waiving any and all claims that the parties may have or may acquire, bars recovery for unknown claims existing at the time the release...more

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