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Estate Planning is a process where individuals prepare or plan for the settlement of their personal affairs in the event of incapacitation or death. Estate plans typically include provisions relating to the... more +
Estate Planning is a process where individuals prepare or plan for the settlement of their personal affairs in the event of incapacitation or death. Estate plans typically include provisions relating to the disposition of assets, guardianship of minor children, and appointment of representatives to make medical and financial decisions. Effective estate planning can decrease tax liability and facilitate the probate process.  less -
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May a Mentally Incapacitated Trustee Be Held Personally Liable for His Breaches of Trust?

Assume sole trustee of an irrevocable discretionary trust for benefit of deceased settlor’s descendants living from time to time suffers a sudden unforeseen mental disability that causes trustee to imprudently administer the...more

Saul Ewing LLP

Unlocking the Benefits of a Revocable Trust: Flexibility, Control, and Peace of Mind

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The benefits of a Revocable Trust are three-fold. Firstly, assuming that the Revocable Trust is properly funded with all of a person’s assets, a Revocable Trust helps avoid a state’s probate procedure, which can be costly...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Elder Law and Special Needs Newsletter: April 2024 Issue

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Check out our April Elder Law and Special Needs newsletter! Our legal team explores important topics including beneficiary designations and the recent updates to the Medicaid divisor, which came into effect this month....more

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Guardianship Estate Planning for Adults with Disabilities

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Guardianship estate planning statutes allow the court-appointed guardians of the estates of disabled adults to establish estate plans for their wards on petition to the court. Thirty-two states now have statutory provisions...more

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