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Probate services refer to the legal services provided to individuals or families involved in the administration of a deceased person's estate. These services typically involve the court-supervised process of distributing the deceased person's assets and properties to their beneficiaries or heirs according to their will or state laws if there is no will. Probate services may include drafting and filing legal documents, representing clients in court, resolving disputes between beneficiaries, managing estate assets, and advising clients on tax implications and strategies for asset protection. The goal of probate services is to ensure that the estate is distributed in an orderly and fair manner while minimizing costs and maximizing the value of the estate for the beneficiaries. Probate services are often provided by lawyers, but may also be provided by other professionals such as estate planners or financial advisors.

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What Is a Testamentary Trust ?

Posted on: September 3, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
One component of your estate plan may be a testamentary trust, which is a legal document, usually created within a will, that becomes effective at your death.
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Beware Inheritance Theft

There Is a Difference between Probate and Trust Administration

Posted on: July 27, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Probate and trust administration are not the same. There are important differences and similarities between administering a decedent’s probate estate and administering a decedent’s trust estate.
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What was in Ray Liotta 's Will

‘ Siegfried & Roy ’ Star Roy Horn Named Siegfried His Executor

Posted on: July 20, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
The late 'Siegfried & Roy' star, Roy Horn, named lifelong friend and performance partner, Siegfried Fischbacher as the executor of his multi-million-dollar estate, according to his will filed in Las Vegas courts.
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When the Ward turns 18.

How Can You Disinherit a Child and Be Sure it Sticks?

Posted on: June 29, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Parents may delay creating an elder law estate plan, because of the in-law issue. Some parents are unfortunately estranged from an adult child, only because of the problematic son-in-law or daughter-in-law.
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Does an Ex-Wife get an inheritance ?

What If Grandma Didn’t Have a Will and Died from COVID-19?

Posted on: June 26, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
The novel coronavirus pandemic has upended the lives of millions, created a slew of unexpected struggles and, for many, turned nightmares into reality.
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Estate Planning and Digital Assets

What You Need to Do with a Family Member’s Assets after they Die?

Posted on: June 17, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
When a family member or other loved one dies, the natural response is to feel overwhelmed. However, there are some very practical and legal matters that need to be attended to ‘immediately, if not sooner.’
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What was in Ray Liotta 's Will

What is a Letter Testamentary for an Estate?

Posted on: June 14, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Mom just passed away. You walk into the bank to get the money out mom’s bank account. But you are shocked when the bank says you are not allowed to have access to the bank account without getting a letter testamentary. What? The bank manager tells you: “A Letter testamentary can be gotten from a […]
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What was in Ray Liotta 's Will

What is a Letter of Appointment for an Estate?

Posted on: June 13, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Mom just passed away. You walk into the bank to get the money out mom’s bank account. But you are shocked when the bank says you are not allowed to have access to the bank account without getting a letter of appointment. What? The bank manager tells you: “A Letter of Appointment can be gotten […]
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What doesn't Medicare cover.

What Is a Testamentary Trust and Do You Need One?

Posted on: May 25, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Utilization of a testamentary trust for the surviving spouse is an excellent idea, whether the survivor is the husband or wife.
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What doesn't Medicare cover.

Will or a Trust, Which Takes Priority in a Conflict?

Posted on: May 12, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
A will and a living trust are both part of a comprehensive estate plan, that sometimes are inconsistent with one another. When there are conflicts, the trust takes precedence.
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