Depending on of the number and type of assets, and the number of beneficiaries to receive a disbursement, trust administration can be simple or quite complex. Trust administration involves much more than simply distributing the property after an untimely death. A trust administration attorney is crucial to managing disputes and efficiently administering...
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Reasons Why People Prefer To Work With A Probate Attorney
We all have heard about probate, but what exactly is it? It is the process through which estates are settled after someone’s death. Probate is essential for beneficiaries, the person who writes the estate plan (Will), and the executor of the estate. Probate can be tricky court process that calls for sound...
Continue reading…What is the Difference Between “Per Capita” and “Per Stirpes”?
Trusts and Wills often make reference to the Latin legal phrases “per capita” or “per stirpes” (pronounced ‘stir-peas’). These phrases describe methods for dividing property among an individual’s descendants, and describes what happens when one or more of the descendants dies before the person making the Will or Trust.
... Continue reading…5 Reasons to Hire a Probate Litigation Attorney
Rather than being an advantageous or disadvantageous process, probate is a need. People who pass without creating clear instructions about the transfer of their assets give rise to the need for hiring a probate administration attorney. Given the complexities involved, it is always wise to trust an experienced attorney...
Continue reading…4 Tips To Follow Before Hiring A Legacy Planning Attorney
Most of us would agree that hiring an estate planning attorney is probably not the first thing on our minds. Often, we feel that we are in perfect health, so we do not need estate or legacy planning. However, little do we realize that estate planning is a crucial step...
Continue reading…2 Benefits Of Getting A Living Trust
If you have been thinking about getting a living trust in Honolulu, Hawaii, know it is one of the easiest and cheapest ways you can protect your legacy and those you are about. When you have this done, you will be informed in the process, and have comfort in knowing...
Continue reading…3 Points Essential In The Hiring A Trust Litigation Attorney
As we close in on Halloween, those who have had to deal with Trust of Probate litigation are reminded at what a nightmare it can be. Litigation often occurs when a legal challenge is brought forth against the validity or execution of a trust or estate planning document. A trust...
Continue reading…Common Estate Planning Mistakes People Make
There are some decisions we all have to make in our lives that aren’t easy to make. Just because they’re difficult to make, it doesn’t mean we should ignore them or put them off. One such decision is estate planning. It is essential to build a financial plan and estate...
Continue reading…The Significance Of Legacy Planning
The unanticipated threat caused by COVID-19, which is still far from ending, has questioned our mortality and made us realize that anything can happen anytime. So, we must be prepared for the unexpected.
How to Prepare for the Unexpected
The preparation should involve a successful transfer of...
Continue reading…The High Cost of Passing Away
Happy New Year to all! This is the last blog of the year and hoping you all have had a joyous holiday season and wishing you a delightful New Year! Did you know that more people die on New Year’s Day than any other time of the year? Sorry, one of...
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