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Estate Planning Beneficiaries Wrongful Death

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 -
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Probate & Fiduciary Litigation Newsletter - November 2023

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This newsletter is intended to keep readers informed about developments in probate and fiduciary litigation in Massachusetts and New York. Our lawyers are at the forefront of this area of the law, shaping how it is handled in...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson - Lawyers for the...

Different Outcomes for Two Law Firms in Legal Malpractice Case Confirm That Lawyers Representing Estate Administrator Do Not Owe a...

Brief Summary - The United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois held that a law firm representing the administrator in estate proceedings did not owe a duty to a beneficiary of the estate, and the...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Indiana Supreme Court Waves Red Flag on Race to Become Estate Special Administrator

After a tragic car accident killed young parents, a race to the courthouse ensued. Various family members petitioned different courts for appointment as special administrator to pursue a wrongful death claim, and each was...more

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