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Your comprehensive guide to appointing an executor

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What you need to know before appointing an executor under your Will - Appointing the right executor is one of the most important decisions when preparing a Will. Executors play a central role in the administration of an...more

Saul Ewing LLP

What is the “Probate” Process? How Does It Work? Why Do People Want to Avoid It?

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Probate is the legal process of administering a Decedent’s Last Will & Testament (“Will”), whereby assets owned by the Decedent at death are distributed pursuant to the terms of their Will, or if there is no Will, according...more

Offit Kurman

Choosing a Trustee: Navigating the Complexities and Key Considerations

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In this episode of 'Trust Us,' Danielle Friedman, Max McCauley, and Herb Fineburg discuss the critical aspects of selecting a trustee. They cover common client questions, including who should be named as a trustee, the...more

Winstead PC

Presentation - Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow: Issues Arising From Trust Termination and Trustee Succession In Texas

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On May 21, 2025, David Johnson gave his presentation “Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow: Issues Arising From Trust Termination and Trustee Succession In Texas,” to the North Texas Estate Planning Council. This presentation...more

Jaburg Wilk

Naming Co-Trustees of Your Trust – When Being “Fair” Creates More Problems Than It Solves

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A component of creating a trust, is naming trustees for the trust. They are given powers which include managing the trust and its assets. Trust can have a single trustee or co-trustees named. Additionally, a successor...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

The Robins Kaplan Spotlight, Vol. 9 No. 3 - September 2024

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WELCOME TO THE SPOTLIGHT - In this issue, we feature an insightful interview with one of our keynote speakers, Alan Harter, CEO and Founder of Pactolus, a private wealth management company. With over two decades of...more

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AI in Family Offices: A Closer Look at Privacy, Confidentiality, and Fiduciary Responsibility

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The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various industries, offering efficiency, accuracy, and convenience. In the realm of estate planning and family offices, the integration of AI technologies has...more

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