Why Might an Estate Have a Temporary Administrator?
The court has the power to remove the temporary administrator, if the temporary administrator has failed to perform his or her duties.
The court has the power to remove the temporary administrator, if the temporary administrator has failed to perform his or her duties.
Estate planning is not only for the wealthy—everybody can benefit from ensuring their assets and finances are properly taken care of after their death.
I plan to leave most of my estate to my niece, but I do not want her estranged husband to be able to get his hands on any of the money. They are not getting divorced ‘because of the child.’ What is the most economical way to do this? They live in Missouri and may be moving to South Carolina. I am a New Jersey resident.
As our children with disabilities grow older, and we ourselves grow older, the future can seem daunting. The future can be overwhelming. Taking steps to plan for the future can seem way too complicated, especially when you don’t know where to start.
The form of ownership is a key factor in structuring an estate plan. This is true primarily because the form of ownership governs the transferability of the interests.
The shameless junkie ex-husband of Amy Winehouse is making a $1.4 million legal claim on her estate —eight years after her death.
A bypass trust could help your estate planning, depending on your financial goals.
A probate lawyer can provide a variety of services to you, if you’re struggling to deal with matters related to your loved one’s estate.
A special needs trust allows the beneficiary–your family member–to receive government benefits, while still receiving funds from the trust.
Community property states follow the rule that all assets acquired during the marriage are considered ‘community property.’