Updated Articles and Resources
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Wills vs. Trusts - Wills vs. Revocable Living Trusts - What Do You Need?
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Sunday, July 27, 2008
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Thursday, May 24, 2012
A question that I'm often asked as an estate planning attorney is -
Wills and Estate Planning News, Archive of 2012 Wills and Estate Planning Newsletters
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Monday, January 02, 2012
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Monday, May 21, 2012
2012 Weekly Wills and Estate Planning Newsletters -
State Tax Chart - Income Taxes - Sales Taxes - Estate Taxes - Inheritance Taxes - Gift Taxes
Created:
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Updated:
Sunday, May 20, 2012
If you are looking to move to a new state or for the best place to retire, then understanding what taxes will be associated with your move or retirement city will be important since each state has ... -
Princess Diana's Estate - What Does Princess Diana's Will Say?
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Saturday, May 19, 2012
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Saturday, May 19, 2012
Diana, Princess of Wales, died on August 31, 1997, at the young age of 36. Her last will and testament was signed several years before her death and the first and only codicil to the will was sign... -
State Estate Taxes - State Estate Tax Exemptions - State Estate Tax Chart - Which States Have an Estate Tax - State Exemption Chart
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Thursday, August 06, 2009
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Currently only a handful of states and the District of Columbia collect a state estate tax. Here you'll find a chart that lists the 2009, 2010 and 2011 estate tax exemptions for the states that co... -
How to Obtain Copies of Probate Documents in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida
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Sunday, May 13, 2012
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Monday, May 14, 2012
If you are interested in reviewing the information about a probate estate and obtaining copies of probate court documents, many courts now have this information posted for free online. Here you wi... -
How to Obtain Copies of Probate Documents in Key West, Monroe County, Florida
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Friday, May 11, 2012
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Sunday, May 13, 2012
If you are interested in reviewing the information about a probate estate and obtaining copies of probate court documents, many courts now have this information posted for free online. Here you wi... -
How to Obtain Copies of Probate Documents in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida
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Saturday, April 21, 2012
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Sunday, May 13, 2012
If you are interested in reviewing the information about a probate estate and obtaining copies of probate court documents, many courts now have this information posted for free online. Here you wi... -
How to Obtain Copies of Probate Documents in Orlando, Orange County, Florida
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Sunday, April 22, 2012
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Sunday, May 13, 2012
If you are interested in reviewing the information about a probate estate and obtaining copies of probate court documents, many courts now have this information posted for free online. Here you wi... -
How to Obtain Copies of Probate Documents in Palm Beach County, Florida
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Sunday, April 22, 2012
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Sunday, May 13, 2012
If you are interested in reviewing the information about a probate estate and obtaining copies of probate court documents, many courts now have this information posted for free online. Here you wi... -
How to Obtain Copies of Probate Documents in Lee County, Florida
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Saturday, April 21, 2012
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Sunday, May 13, 2012
If you are interested in reviewing the information about a probate estate and obtaining copies of probate court documents, many courts now have this information posted for free online. Here you wi... -
How to Obtain Copies of Probate Documents in Naples, Collier County, Florida
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Saturday, April 21, 2012
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Sunday, May 13, 2012
If you are interested in reviewing the information about a probate estate and obtaining copies of probate court documents, many courts now have this information posted for free online. Here you wi... -
How to Obtain Copies of Probate Documents in Miami-Dade County, Florida
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Sunday, April 22, 2012
Updated:
Sunday, May 13, 2012
If you are interested in reviewing the information about a probate estate and obtaining copies of probate court documents, many courts now have this information posted for free online. Here you wi... -
How to Obtain Copies of Probate Documents in Charlotte County, Florida
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Friday, May 11, 2012
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Sunday, May 13, 2012
If you are interested in reviewing the information about a probate estate and obtaining copies of probate court documents, many courts now have this information posted for free online. Here you wi... -
Paul Newman's Estate - What Does Paul Newman's Will Say?
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Updated:
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Actor, Director, Race Car Driver and Philanthropist Paul Newman died on September 26, 2008. His Last Will and Testament and First Codicil were signed only a few months before his death. A summary... -
Celebrity Real Estate - Celebrity Estates - View Celebrity Real Estate
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Sunday, May 06, 2012
Updated:
Sunday, May 06, 2012
If you want to take a peek inside of the homes of celebrities, both past and present, then you have come to the right place. -
Gift Taxes, Gift Tax, Are Gifts to Your Spouse Taxable?
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Saturday, March 28, 2009
Updated:
Sunday, May 06, 2012
Are gifts to your spouse taxable? The answer to this question depends on the answer to two other questions: (1) Is your spouse a U.S. citizen? and (2) Is the gift to your spouse a gift of a pres... -
Estate Taxes - What is the Future of the Estate Tax?
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Saturday, November 08, 2008
Updated:
Sunday, April 29, 2012
During this presidential election year, it is unlikely that any changes will be made to federal estate taxes, gift taxes and generation-skipping transfer taxes. So while we know what the federal e... -
What is the Federal Estate Tax - Federal Estate Taxes - Estate Tax Exemption - Estate Tax Laws
Created:
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Updated:
Sunday, April 29, 2012
While the federal estate tax was initially repealed as of January 1, 2010, on December 17, 2010 it was resurrected and applied retroactively back to January 1. The federal estate tax is collected ... -
5 Myths About the 2012 Estate Tax and Gift Tax Laws
Created:
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Updated:
Saturday, April 28, 2012
At the end of 2010, the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act was signed into law by President Obama. While this law provides for sweeping changes to the rules go... -
George Steinbrenner's Estate - George Steinbrenner's Will - Follow the Probate Court Docket for George Steinbrenner's Estate
Created:
Tuesday, August 03, 2010
Updated:
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
If you're interested in keeping up to date on what's going on with the probate of George Steinbrenner's will and estate, then follow the links and instructions provided in this article. -
How to Obtain a Copy of a Deceased Person's Will
Created:
Monday, September 05, 2011
Updated:
Saturday, April 21, 2012
If you're looking for a copy of a deceased person's last will and testament, then here are the steps that you need to take to locate it. -
How to Locate Online Probate Court Records and Request Copies of Probate Documents
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Saturday, April 21, 2012
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Saturday, April 21, 2012
If you are interested in reviewing the information about a probate estate and obtaining copies of probate court documents, many courts now have this information posted for free online. Here you wi... -
Transfer on Death Deed - Beneficiary Deed - TOD Deed
Created:
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Updated:
Monday, April 09, 2012
Transfer on Death Deed -
What is a Probate Judge and What Does a Probate Judge Do?
Created:
Saturday, November 08, 2008
Updated:
Monday, April 09, 2012
A probate judge is the judicial official who is in charge of overseeing all aspects of probate estates in his or her jurisdiction. A probate judge's role in the administration of an estate will va... -
What's the Difference Between Per Stirpes and Per Capita Distributions?
Created:
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Updated:
Monday, April 09, 2012
When it comes to estate planning terms, two that you'll need to be familiar with are per stirpes and per capita. These are Latin terms that are commonly used in Last Will and Testaments and Revoca... -
How to Fund Real Estate into a Trust
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Saturday, May 10, 2008
Updated:
Monday, April 09, 2012
Deeding real estate into your trust is an important step, particularly to avoid ancillary probate if you own real estate in more than one state. -
Will Your Estate Plan Work When It's Needed?
Created:
Sunday, March 02, 2008
Updated:
Monday, April 09, 2012
One glaring problem that I see time and time again in my estate planning practice is that in reality most estate plans simply don’t work. There are a multitude of reasons why estate plans fai... -
Do I Need an Estate Plan - Do You Need an Estate Plan - How to Determine if You Need an Estate Plan
Created:
Sunday, March 02, 2008
Updated:
Monday, April 09, 2012
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What Does it Mean to Fund a Trust?
Created:
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Updated:
Monday, April 09, 2012
In order for a Revocable Living Trust to function properly, it's not enough for the Trustmaker to simply the sign trust agreement. After the agreement has been signed, the Trustmaker must “fu... -
Famous Wills and Celebrity Estates - Actors, Actresses and Musicians
Created:
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Updated:
Monday, April 09, 2012
Here you will find quick links to information about the wills, trusts and estates of famous as well as infamous actors, actresses and musicians. -
Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust, Irrevocable Trust, ILIT, How to Fund a Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust
Created:
Monday, October 05, 2009
Updated:
Monday, April 09, 2012
If you have decided to create an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust, or ILIT for short, to hold and own your life insurance policies, then once the trust agreement has been signed you will need to fu...