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Blended families are becoming more common in the United States. This creates special considerations that must be taken into account during estate planning because not planning properly for blended families
When someone passes away, his or her debts become a part of the estate and must be paid. This is one of the jobs of the executor or personal representative.
Initially, experts believed that the dispensation of Robin Williams’ estate would go smoothly. However, that has not turned out to be the case. There are lessons to be learned from
Before an estate can be closed, all of the proper taxes must be paid. For those who do not have previous experience administering an estate, this can be a daunting
A university as old as Princeton has received many bequests, but perhaps none quite as magnificent as a recent bequest that is the largest Princeton has ever received. The university
If someone does not wish to receive a specific inheritance, they can disclaim it. However, what happens if the person is a minor? It is up to the parents to
The best-selling book Empty Mansions will soon be made into a movie. It details how a 104-year-old-heiress who held a ticket on the Titanic lost her fortune. Huguette Clark was
Celebrity estate plans are often best known for their mistakes. One recently deceased celebrity made the biggest estate planning mistake of them all. He didn’t have an estate plan. Greg
Many people today are choosing to have two wills. One will is a traditional will that decrees how property should be divided. The other will is called an ethical will.
Most legal documents need a signature to be effective. The importance of this is illustrated by a recent case in Australia where an estate is going to the wrong party
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