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The Prudence of Estate Planning

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The prudence of estate planning extends far beyond the question of “what happens to my money, assets, and belongings at the end of my life?” Estate planning facilitates shrewd planning and management of one’s life and...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

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Mamma Mia!: Common Estate Planning Issues for Blended Families

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Welcome to The Verdict: Estate Planning Through Film. I'm Hons Yung, and today I’m joined by Farella Senior Associate Taylor Porter to discuss the movie Mamma Mia! With ABBA's blend of pop, rock, and disco setting the tone,...more

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Estate Plan Maintenance

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Having a fantastic estate plan does not mean much if you do not take steps to implement and maintain it. Just like your car, your estate plan requires maintenance. We have a few tips to help you keep your estate plan up to...more

The Estate Lawyers

Four Estate Planning Lessons from the Deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa

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The recent passing of legendary actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, within days of each other in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home underscores the importance of contingency planning and other factors in...more

Allen Barron, Inc.

Estate Planning for Pets in San Diego and Throughout California

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What do you need to know about estate planning for pets in San Diego and throughout California? What are some of the essential elements of an effective estate plan that will protect your beloved companion(s) while ensuring...more

Carey Olsen

Wills and estates in the Cayman Islands

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Without advance planning the task of determining an individual’s final wishes and administering a deceased’s estate can be time-consuming and expensive. Set out below is a summary of the various ways in which an individual...more

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Private Client & Trust Middle East Bulletin

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Recognised as a global leader in private client advice, our Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands (BVI) Private Client & Trust teams have been working with clients in the Middle East for decades. Our experienced team of...more

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Shares in BVI Business Companies – Avoiding a Succession Problem

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British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) business companies are often used for private wealth structuring purposes. However, where the shares in a BVI business company are registered in the name of an individual rather than a corporate...more

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A Summary of Recent Legislative Developments in the BVI: Trusts, Succession, Data Protection and Consumer Protection

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On 9 July 2021, a number of important pieces of legislation were brought into force in the BVI on the same day. Those enactments have made significant changes to the law in their respective areas, namely trusts, probate, data...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

"The Estate Planner" – September/October 2013

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In this issue: - The GRAT: A limited time offer? - International relations: Estate planning for noncitizens - Avoid probate to keep your estate private - Estate Planning Red Flag – You Don’t Have...more

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