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Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Who Gets the Iron Skillet? A Solution for Avoiding Family Conflict

The Chambliss estate planning team often helps families navigate the complexities of administering a loved one’s estate. Challenges can arise in addressing the personal property in the estate...more

Stark & Stark

The Refunding Bond and Release

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What is a Refunding Bond and Release? If you are beneficiary of an Estate, at some point you will be asked to sign a Refunding Bond and Release prior to receiving your bequest from an Estate. The logical question that...more

Lerch, Early & Brewer

Ten Reasons Why You Should Prepare a Will

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Creating a last will and testament is the first step in creating an estate plan – a critical planning tool to ensure that your wishes are honored and that your loved ones are cared for after your death....more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Are You Ready for National Make-a-Will Month? Ten Essential Questions You Need to Answer

August is “National Make-a-Will” Month, the perfect opportunity to seriously consider your estate plan. Many delay this crucial task due to common misconceptions about what an estate involves. Here, we delve deeper into what...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

Wendy and Jen Wreck the Movies: Dial “M” for Murder (1954), or Murder Doesn’t Pay, and Peanut Butter Expires in November

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Margot and Tony Wendice seem to have it all – they are young, beautiful, and in love. However, much like pyrite, not everything that glitters is gold. Before their marriage, Tony was a successful tennis player. It...more

Hendershot Cowart P.C.

Executor Mishandling the Estate? Watch for These Warning Signs:

When it comes to handling your loved one’s estate, the executor has a series of important duties and responsibilities. If you suspect an executor is mishandling their responsibilities or mismanaging estate assets, you can...more

Winstead PC

Texas Supreme Court Holds That A Beneficiary May Not Accept Any Benefit From A Will And Then Later Challenging The Will

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In In the Estate of Johnson, a child of the decedent accepted over $143,000 from the decedent’s estate and then decided to challenge the will due to mental capacity and undue influence. No. 20-0424, 2021 Tex. LEXIS 426 (Tex....more

Goulston & Storrs PC

Probate & Fiduciary Litigation Newsletter: February 2020

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The Probate & Fiduciary Litigation Newsletter compiles recent Trust & Estate cases.  Brother Gets the Cat – and Not Much Else - Where the decedent left his brother his “beloved old cat” and a small sum of money, and...more

BCLP

US/UK tax series: Estate planning issues for US/UK couples

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If you are a US citizen and your spouse or civil partner is not you need to ensure you have appropriate estate planning in place to avoid your heirs getting an unexpected tax bill following your death. In this guide we...more

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