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A trust can be an essential estate planning tool. They are often used to minimize estate tax consequences when passing property to a beneficiary and avoid the public probate process. But regardless of the many advantages they offer, there are certain… Read More

Probate can be lengthy, costly, and overwhelming. The process can be even more stressful if family members do not agree how their loved one’s property should be distributed and the conflict must be resolved with litigation. It’s important to unde… Read More

Losing a loved one can be emotionally overwhelming. In addition to going through the grieving process, you might also be concerned about what will happen during the probate process and the steps that need to be taken to ensure the decedent’s proper… Read More

A lift stay motion, also referred to as a motion for relief from automatic stay, is a crucial tool creditors may use in Chapter 7, 11, or 13 bankruptcy cases. It asks the court for permission to continue certain collections actions against the debtor… Read More

Estate litigation is a highly nuanced area of law — and one where emotions often run high. While the focus of estate litigation is to resolve disputes in connection with the administration and distribution of a decedent’s assets, expert witnesses… Read More

Issues in connection with hidden assets are not uncommon during the process of administering an estate. For instance, a decedent may have failed to properly document all the property they left behind, either intentionally or inadvertently. In other c… Read More

If your loved one recently passed away, you might have many questions about the legal process that is associated with settling their estate. Critically, people often confuse the terms “probate,” and “estate litigation.” Although they both tak… Read More

The trustee of a revocable or irrevocable trust is required to follow specific rules, regulations, and procedures. Importantly, a trust beneficiary has the right to have a trustee who acts in good faith, is loyal, and protects the trust property. The… Read More