Part of your duties as an estate executor is paying taxes. You not only have to file the last tax return for the individual if he or she does not have a spouse to file but also you must file a tax return for the estate. Estate tax filing must be done if the value is...
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Estate Administration And Probate
The drawbacks of estate planning without an attorney
If you have put off your estate plan for far too long, you are certainly not alone. There are many aging individuals who would rather seek a cheap and quick do-it-yourself alternative to formal estate planning. Estate planning attorneys offer their services to guide...
Did your father have dementia when he wrote his will?
Few medical conditions are more heart-wrenching than dementia. After all, if your father has Alzheimer's disease or another progressive neurological condition, he may forget who you are. Hopefully, your dad wrote a comprehensive estate plan before he lost his mental...
Should you add your house to your estate plan?
Many people mistakenly believe that estate plans and trusts only serve a purpose for those who are elderly and those who are rich. While these groups do often have trusts and estate plans in place, they are not the only ones, nor should they be. While it is not always...
Should you plan your estate while expecting a child?
When you are expecting a child, it is easy to feel like that is where all of your time and attention should go. After all, preparing for a child in your life takes a lot of effort and advanced planning. But at the same time, this is the last period of time in a long...
Is an undue influencer trying to steal your inheritance?
Your parents worked hard throughout their lives to build wealth. While your mother and father likely have enjoyed the benefits of their fortune, they also may have promised you an inheritance. If your parents' estate plan has changed recently, an undue influencer may...
Transferring the parents’ home to their heirs
Transferring assets to family members and heirs is an important part of estate planning. Dealing with your parent’s home can pose additional complications and impact estate administration and probate. Probate If nothing is done, an estate and the parents’ home will...
Remain thoughtful and judicious when selecting an executor
As you lay the foundation for an estate plan, you must understand that you will be responsible for many decisions. A few that immediately come to mind include naming your beneficiaries and determining how much each will receive. Among the other crucial decisions...
How do conservatorships work?
When a person is having trouble in administering his or her property and assets, it is normal for the court to set up a conservator. Typically, what a conservator does is that he or she has the legal responsibility to manage another person’s affairs, which can be...
What to consider when making a will
For some, writing a will can be a daunting yet necessary task and can lead to several unanswered questions. A person might be unfamiliar with where to begin and also, what to include in the will and how the process will evolve over time. All of these are important...
