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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... more +
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 -
Winstead PC

Who Has The Duty To Prepare An Accounting When The Trustee Dies Or Becomes Incapacitated?

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Beneficiaries of trust can face a difficult situation when the trustee of their trust either dies or becomes incapacitated. They may have many questions about the trust, such as what assets are in the trust or should be in...more

Allen Barron, Inc.

The Value of Integrated Services in a Single Legal, Tax, Accounting and Business Advisory Partner

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What is the value of an integrated legal, tax, accounting and business advisory services in a single source provider? The three primary benefits of these valuable business partners are: The ability to solve complex...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Indiana Court of Appeals Opinion Reminds Trustees to Be Transparent and Careful in Accountings

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When more than $250,000 was missing from a final trust and estate accounting, a beneficiary objected. But the trial court approved the accounting and closed the estate. A unanimous panel of the Indiana Court of Appeals...more

Pullman & Comley, LLC

Alert: Five Things You Should Know About Connecticut’s New Uniform Power of Attorney Act

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A Power of Attorney is an important estate planning tool that allows an individual (the “Agent”) to act on behalf of another person (the “Principal”) in financial and other matters without involving the probate court. A new...more

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