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- Courts Increasing Scrutiny of Conservatorships
- Getting a Conservatorship Protected Their Mother
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Category Archives: Wills
Why Do Parents Fail To Choose Guardians?
Why is choosing a guardian for minor children one of the more neglected responsibilities of parents? Jacoba Urist for the Huffington Post looks for answers: So, for the past year, I’ve been interviewing families, trying to figure out … Continue reading
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Tagged Children, Guardians, Minors, Nomination, Parents
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What Is So Bad About Probate and Why Should It Be Avoided? – Estate Planning Basics
Again it is time to get back to basics. Avoiding probate is a primary reason to set up a living trust instead of a will . There are several reasons to avoid probate, and in California particularly the reasons … Continue reading
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Tagged Attorneys Fees, Creditors Claims, Estate Planning, Estate Planning Basics, Living Trust, Privacy, Probate, Wills
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Jackson Estate: $30 Million to Mother, Children & Charities
The Michael Jackson Estate reports that it has earned $310 million since the King of Pop’s death. Here is an excerpt from Forbes: The executors of Michael Jackson’s estate say they will distribute $30 million to the Jackson Family … Continue reading
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Tagged Celebrity Probates, Distributions, Michael Jackson Estate, Probate
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What is a Living Trust? – Estate Planning Basics
It is time to get back to basics. “Trusts” or “living trusts” are confusing words for many setting up estate plans. Some think a trust is synonomous with a will. Others believe a trust is better than a will, … Continue reading
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Tagged Beneficiaries, Estate Planning, Estate Planning Basics, Living Trust, Trustees, Trustors
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Holograms, Holographs and Freedom
A democracy must have laws. We love to complain about laws, but the first thing a tyrant does when he gets control is tear up the existing rules. A democracy also needs men and women who are willing to stand … Continue reading
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Tagged Estate Planning, Freedom, Hologram, Holographic Wills, Memorial Day, Patriotic Duty, Probate, Rights, Rule of Law, Soldiers, Veterans, Wills
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