Is my inheritance subject to tax? For most of our clients, the answer to this question is generally “no.” However, it is helpful to know the...
Decedent’s Estate
How Can an Attorney Help When a Loved One Dies?
The emotional trauma when a loved one dies one often comes with a bewildering array of financial and legal issues demanding attention. It can be...
Simple Start: Settling the Deceased’s Affairs
Hollywood tends to sensationalize the beginning of settling the deceased's affairs. The scene begins in a darkened attorney’s office decorated with...
Successor Trustee has Many Responsibilities After Death of Grantor
What You Need to Know to Avoid Unintended Liabilities A Successor Trustee must be aware of his or her responsibilities after death of the Grantor. ...
Successor Trustee Responsibilities after Death of Grantor: What You Need to Know to Avoid Unintended Liabilities
Successor Trustee Responsibilities A Successor Trustee must be aware of his or her responsibilities at the death of the Grantor. Many times the...
When Will the Will be Read? Getting Started with Settling the Deceased’s Affairs
Hollywood tends to sensationalize the beginning of settling the deceased's affairs. The scene typically begins in a darkened attorney’s office...
Stimulus Payments Sent to Deceased Persons Must be Returned per IRS
According to recent guidance released by the IRS, Federal stimulus payments sent to persons who have died must be returned. As part of the procedure...
Know Creditor Claim Rules Before Paying a Deceased Family Members Bills
Family members are often eager to ensure that their deceased family member’s bills are paid promptly after the decedent’s death. Understandably,...
What to Do With Cremated Remains
We often are asked what can be done with cremated remains. We put together this video to review the multiple, legal ways cremated remains can be...
What To Do When a Loved One Passes Away: The Legal Steps to Settle a Loved One’s Final Affairs
The emotional trauma of losing a loved one often comes with a bewildering array of financial and legal issues demanding attention. It can...