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How Does the Death Certificate Process Work? (Audio)

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  "How Does the Death Certificate Process Work?" by Attorney Victor A. Lembo … [Read more...] about How Does the Death Certificate Process Work? (Audio)

Communication is Key in End-of-Life Planning

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  In a perfect world, aging parents would all get along with their adult children, and end-of-life matters would not place a strain on relationships. Unfortunately, the world is not perfect. As such, dealing with matters of estate planning and administration may not always be rosy. In some cases, it can be downright difficult, such as when a deceased person’s children feel the need to challenge … [Read more...] about Communication is Key in End-of-Life Planning

Communication is Key in End of Life Planning (Audio)

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  "Communication is Key in End of Life Planning" by Attorney Nicole Livingston Information provided by the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and shared courtesy of Attorney Nicole Livingston, Sinclair Prosser Gasior … [Read more...] about Communication is Key in End of Life Planning (Audio)

Avoiding Conflicts When it Comes to Distributing Trust Assets

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  Careful estate planning may help avoid later conflicts and challenges among the beneficiaries and heirs of a person after their death. It is not always easy for a person to discuss these matters with adult children. While communicating with one’s children ahead of time and expressing wishes about distribution of assets may be the ideal way for an individual to handle the situation, realistically … [Read more...] about Avoiding Conflicts When it Comes to Distributing Trust Assets

Estate Administration and Income Tax

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  A common confusion in estate administration is knowing what income taxes are due after a person’s death.  Now that the Federal and Maryland Estate tax exclusions are increasing, most people will not pay an estate tax on inherited property.  Under the current law, most family members receive inherited assets without paying an inheritance tax.  Capital assets such as stocks, real estate and mutual … [Read more...] about Estate Administration and Income Tax

Can the Successor Trustee Purchase Trust Property?

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  By: Sanford M. Fisch, CEO & Co-Founder, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and shared courtesy of Attorney Nicole Livingston, Sinclair Prosser Gasior When you create a revocable living trust, you as the grantor will generally serve as both the trustee and the beneficiary while you are alive and well. If you become unable to make sound financial decisions late in your life, the … [Read more...] about Can the Successor Trustee Purchase Trust Property?

Can the Successor Trustee Purchase Trust Property? (Audio)

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  "Can the Successor Trustee Purchase Trust Property?" by Attorney Nicole Livingston This information is provided by Sanford M. Fisch, CEO & Co-Founder , American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and shared by Attorney Nicole Livingston, Sinclair Prosser Gasior … [Read more...] about Can the Successor Trustee Purchase Trust Property? (Audio)

Managing a Home in an Estate

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  If you are the executor or the trustee of an estate that includes a home, as the fiduciary it is your responsibility to make sure the home is maintained and protected during the administration of the estate. Below are several items that you will need to address: Review all insurance policies with the insurance agent to see that the real estate is protected from fire, vandalism and even … [Read more...] about Managing a Home in an Estate