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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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Prevent Financial and Legal Grief for Loved Ones with Estate Planning
It’s 2021, and people still think that estate planning is only for the wealthy. This mindset makes them skip an essential step that can make things easier and better for their beloved heirs and family members. Not reaching out to a California or Hawaii lawyer for some simple estate planning documents, like...
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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...
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You Placed Your Business’ Interests in a Trust and Created a Fiduciary Conflict, Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me!?!
This is another one of my favorite type of blog articles; where I get to point out the benefits of hiring an estate planning attorney who also actively practices business law and litigation. And lucky you, if you don’t need this expertise, I won’t charge you more.
Frequently, one...
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