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What are the Duties of the Personal Representative of an Estate?

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  You've been appointed as the Personal Representative of an estate. Maybe you've hired an attorney to assist with the settlement of the estate or perhaps you're handling everything on your own. Either way, you will need to sort through the decedent's affairs in a prompt manner.  Once you receive papers from the court stating you are authorized to act on behalf of the estate, you can proceed with … [Read more...] about What are the Duties of the Personal Representative of an Estate?

I Was Named the Trustee of an Estate, Now What?

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  One of your close relatives recently passed away and you found out you were appointed the trustee of the estate.  You are wondering what to do now.  Some items need to be done as required by law and others are necessary to make sure the estate settlement process runs smoothly. I often tell people there are 20 things to do and it seems that they all need to get done as soon as possible.  … [Read more...] about I Was Named the Trustee of an Estate, Now What?

What is Involved in Administering an Estate?

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As the attorney in the office that assists trustees and executors with the transfer of assets after death, I have the opportunity to work with many families concerning unique and interesting issues.  I always tell my clients that the less family, assets and wealth they have, the easier it is to administer the estate.  However most people don’t live their lives in order to make estate … [Read more...] about What is Involved in Administering an Estate?

The ABLE Act – Achieving a Better Life Experience Act

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  "The ABLE Act - Achieving a Better Life Experience Act" by Attorney Jon J. Gasior … [Read more...] about The ABLE Act – Achieving a Better Life Experience Act

Free Estate Planning Seminars Next Week! Register now!

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  The estate planning seminars establishes the necessary components of an effective estate plan. The seminar is presented in a case study format profiling the life of Bill and Mary Jones. Several scenarios are used to relay the impact of estate planning issues relating to probate, disability due to incompetence, protection of government benefits for special needs loved ones, second marriages, … [Read more...] about Free Estate Planning Seminars Next Week! Register now!

Access to Digital Information

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We can all agree that we currently live in the Digital Age.  We have seen the Stone Age, the Industrial Age, the Modern Age and now … the Digital Age.  The Digital Age has a lot of benefits: paperless access to important documents, instant communication, immediate photo development, keyless access to home and automobiles, and countless other conveniences.  However, the Digital Age also presents … [Read more...] about Access to Digital Information