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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 -
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Dying In Maryland Without A Will? The New Intestacy Law In Maryland Leaves Surviving Children And Parents To Fend For Themselves

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Dying without a valid will in place is never a good idea. In the absence of your testamentary intent your assets are left to the whims of the current intestacy laws of the state in which you reside. In Maryland, those laws...more

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What Happens if I Die Without a Valid Will in Massachusetts?

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As estate planning attorneys, a question that often arises with new and prospective clients is, “What happens if I die without a will?” The short answer is this: if you die without a valid will in Massachusetts, state law...more

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2020 Cost of Living Adjustment of Certain Dollar Amounts Under Colorado Probate Code

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The 2020 cost of living adjustments of certain dollar amounts under the Colorado Probate Code has been published by the Colorado Department of Revenue. Probate practitioners should be aware of the change in figures related to...more

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2018 Cost of Living Adjustment of Certain Dollar Amounts Under Colorado Probate Code

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The 2018 cost of living adjustment list of certain dollar amounts under the Colorado Probate Code has been published by the Colorado Department of Revenue. It is important for probate practitioners to be aware of these...more

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Florida Homestead Planning and Irrevocable Trusts

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Florida law prohibits the devise of a homestead if the owner is survived by a minor child or children. For purposes of this prohibition, the term “devise” extends to both gifts under a will and transfers by way of a revocable...more

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