How to File Income Tax for a Decedent

February 22, 2022

No one likes doing taxes, but the task is even more daunting when filing a return for someone who has died.

When Should You Update Your Will?

February 2, 2022

Whether you drew up a will recently or years ago, keep in mind it’s generally not something you can set and forget.

Should I Add a Child to My Bank Account?

November 2, 2021

Would your loved ones have necessary access to your bank accounts after you die to help carry out your last wishes and handle arrangements?

Do Stepchildren Inherit?

June 3, 2021

My spouse passed. I have stepchildren who want a percentage of the profits from selling our house. What are they legally entitled to with no will?

Estate of Charles Schulz Still Making Money

February 3, 2021

Is there a person on the planet who doesn’t love the Peanuts characters? Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Pigpen, Schroeder, and the gang are the iconic creations of Charles Schulz. In fact, it is still so popular that they earned Schulz’s estate $32.5 million over the last year, two decades since his death due to cancer.

Act Quickly to Protect an Estate

November 12, 2020

When dealing with the emotional pain of the loss of a loved one, family members also have to address daunting administrative tasks.

How Much Power Does an Executor Have?

November 3, 2020

There are continuing misconceptions regarding what powers are held by a personal representative and when he can exercise them.

Differences Between Probate and Trust Administration

July 30, 2020

Probate and trust administration are not the same. There are important differences and similarities between administering a decedent’s probate estate and administering a decedent’s trust estate.

Steps to Take When a Loved One Dies

May 29, 2020

When a member of your family dies, you could be left to pick up the financial pieces. Finding all the information you need can be challenging.

What About Creditor Claims Against Jeffrey Epstein’s Estate?

September 30, 2019

Generally, when settling an estate, debts and expenses are paid first, charitable and spousal transfers follow, and applicable estate taxes are levied afterward.

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