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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 -
Morrison & Foerster LLP - Left Coast Appeals

This Week At The Ninth: Death and Taxes

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This week, the Court addresses the application of the probate exception to federal-court jurisdiction. The Court holds that the probate-exception bar to federal-court jurisdiction does not apply when a breach-of-contract...more

Winstead PC

Enforcement Of Will/Trust Provisions Giving The Fiduciary The Power To Construe The Document

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​​​​​​​It is common for wills or trusts to provide that the fiduciary has the right to construe the document. For example, a provision may state that the fiduciary shall resolve any question regarding the construction,...more

Downey Brand LLP

Probate Code Provides Ground Rules for Who Gets What from Wills and Trusts

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Many California will and trust disputes arise from ambiguity in the document with respect to who is entitled to an asset. Maybe the document was hazy from the start or perhaps circumstances have changed such that the rightful...more

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