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Can an Adopted Child Still Inherit From Biological Parents?
October 6th, 2023
Most people expect that after their death, their property will go to their family. But what exactly does that mean? If you adopt a child, do they have the same inheritance rights under the law as any biological children you have? What about stepchild…
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When Should I Start an Estate Plan?
September 6th, 2023
Most people don’t spring out of bed on their eighteenth birthday, eager to start their day with a good breakfast and a visit to the estate planning attorney. In fact, many people wait decades before making an estate plan, and some never make one at…
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Categories: Estate planning
What Is the Difference Between Testate and Intestate?
August 3rd, 2023
These words don’t usually come up in conversation, but if you have recently been involved in dealing with a loved one’s estate, you may have heard the words “testate” and “intestate” and wondered what they mean. They sound very similar, b…
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Can You Sell a House During Probate?
July 6th, 2023
Often, when a homeowner dies, their house is the largest asset in their estate. Family members may need or want to liquidate the property as soon as possible. A house frequently represents more than its financial value, of course; it may hold treasur…
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Categories: Probate Law
What is a Pour-Over Will?
June 9th, 2023
In a nutshell, a pour-over will is a tool to make sure that everything in your estate passes according to the terms of your estate plan. In recent years, trusts have become an increasingly popular way to avoid probate and ensure that inherited assets…
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What to Expect at a Guardianship Hearing
May 5th, 2023
The decision to pursue guardianship of a loved one can be a difficult, but necessary one. Most family members who seek to become a guardian of a vulnerable person do so not because they want to control their loved one’s life, but because they belie…
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Categories: Guardianships
What is a Personal Representative of an Estate?
April 4th, 2023
If someone close to you has recently died, you may have received communication from the “personal representative of the estate.” In this blog post, we’ll discuss what a personal representative is, what they do, and what your rights are if a per…
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Categories: Estate Administration
Should You Have Both a Will and a Living Trust?
March 7th, 2023
One of the most common questions estate planning attorneys hear is “Do I need a will, a living trust, or both?” Often, the question is asked by a new client who has been doing research on estate planning, or who has been advised by a friend or fa…
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Categories: Estate planning
Do you have concerns about your client's capacity?
February 20th, 2023
You may have come across a situation where you have concerns that your client has, or you suspect has, evidence of some loss of memory, and/or problems with language, problem solving, and other thinking abilities. Perhaps you have an elder client who…
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How to Prepare for an Estate Planning Meeting
January 30th, 2023
If you are getting ready to attend your first estate planning meeting with an attorney, congratulations! That means that you’ve already taken the most difficult step: making the decision to make an estate plan. Now you may be concerned about what y…
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Categories: Estate planning
