Which Assets Avoid Probate?
Probate is commonly considered to be a burden on the family of the deceased. While the probate process can be complex, expensive, and stressful; the good news is that there [...]
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Tips for Choosing an Executor of a Will
It can be scary to think about who will take care of your family and your assets after your death. That is why picking the right executor for your Will [...]
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Per Stirpes vs. Per Capita Distribution…
Per Stirpes vs. Per Capita Distribution in a Will One of the obvious benefits of having a will is you get to [...]
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What is Trust Litigation?
Generally, there are two types of trusts that are subject to disputes. First, are “inter vivos” or “living trusts” which are created by an individual during his or her lifetime. [...]
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Update: The Estate of Prince, Two Years Later…
UPDATE: THE ESTATE OF PRINCE, TWO YEARS LATER The world mourned the death of Prince on April 21, 2016. After the initial shock of his death, apparently from a [...]
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Estate Planning and Intellectual Property
Many people don’t start planning their estate documents and estate plan until later in their life, as an estate planning lawyer State College, PA trusts can explain. Even if they [...]
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Gift Taxes 101
GIFT TAXES 101 Federal gift taxes are extremely confusing. While it may seem odd to most people that even giving away your property can result in tax consequences, as we [...]
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Trust Administration Lawyer MO
TRUST ADMINISTRATION IN MISSOURI Over the years, I have had the honor to serve as a trustee of a few living trusts, as my clients have requested. It is [...]
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Reasons Why Families Have to Go Through Probate
Reasons Why Families Have to Go Through Probate Historically, the term “Probate” exclusively meant the act of proving a Will’s validity. Now it has a much more general meaning, commonly [...]
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Five Power of Attorney Myths…
FIVE POWER OF ATTORNEY MYTHS Powers of attorney are documents where a person names a person (their “attorney”) to make healthcare and financial decisions for them if they are incapacitated. [...]
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