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Posted on May 23, 2012
If you are curious about a deceased relative, and want to know more about his or her past, the probate court is a great place to start. The probate court keeps records about every person who passes ...
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Posted on May 21, 2012
It makes an excellent movie screenplay: the elderly man hides his will and sends his children on a quest to retrieve it. The last words on his lips as he lies in bed are a clue. Then the search is ...
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Posted on May 16, 2012
The probate court is a very important element of the American justice system. Ever since the early years of civilization, ancestors have perished, leaving their fortunes to younger heirs. In many ...
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Posted on May 9, 2012
Probate courts are bustling with activity, because so many cases take place in these court rooms. While many people associate probate with the estate distribution of a decedent, this is not the only ...
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Posted on May 2, 2012
When you are the recipient of an estate in a probate procedure, there is a lot of paperwork and court-related activities involved. The process, which normally takes a few months, culminates when the ...
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Posted on Apr 25, 2012
If you are parent with children under 18, then you need to plan for their future. You will want to establish a stable home that your children would be safe in in the event that you cannot take care of ...
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Posted on Apr 18, 2012
When you pass away, the fate of your estate goes on the line. Your estate is everything you own, from your cars to your property to your life insurance and retirement plans. It includes everything ...
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Posted on Apr 11, 2012
Boots, an 11-year-old black cat, almost lost her life last week when she was sentenced to death in her owner's will. The feline was property of an elderly woman who died at age 76. This lady left ...
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Posted on Apr 4, 2012
Planning ahead is always wise, especially when it involves the future of your estate. A living trust is a practical way to prepare for your passing and make sure your possessions are divided how you ...
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Posted on Mar 28, 2012
Last July, the America was shocked and saddened by the death of the famous singer Amy Winehouse. The 27-year-old passed away from an accidental alcohol poisoning in her home in London. When she passed ...
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Posted on Mar 21, 2012
American Indians have a unique heritage within the United States. These tribes are loyal to their descendants and take great pride in their family relations. According to the 2004 Probate Reform Act, ...
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Posted on Mar 14, 2012
Whitney Houston's untimely death on February 11 th 2012 came as a shock to the world. Singers mourned the stars' passing at the Grammy's the following Sunday, and news stations quickly ...
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Posted on Mar 7, 2012
While probate is normally the best way to divide a decedent's estate, there are other ways to handle assets without going through this process. One option is called a death deed transfer. This ...
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Posted on Mar 1, 2012
When people think of probate, most often they associate the term with decedent's estates, trust proceedings, guardian proceedings, and more. Yet probate courts work with a variety of cases. One of ...
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Posted on Feb 24, 2012
In Alabama, the government is currently considering a bill which would require all judges in the state to be licensed probate lawyers. The bill, sponsored by The Mobile Republican, the House Speaker ...
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Posted on Feb 15, 2012
If you are looking to probate a small estate, there is often a simple way to complete the task. Probate laws vary greatly from state to state, but most state governments have provided easier avenues ...
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Posted on Jan 11, 2012
Have you made a Last Will and Testament in order to distribute your property fairly among your family? It is important to explore the possible options that a will can provide. It is also important to ...
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Posted on Dec 30, 2011
When an individual passes away, their property and assets will have to be distributed. However, before this can happen, the estate must be administered. This includes tasks like ascertaining the worth ...
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Posted on Dec 29, 2011
What is probate? Why is it beneficial to avoid it? Can Roth IRAs make probate unnecessary? When considering estate administration, wills, trusts, and estate executors, there are many questions and ...
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Posted on Dec 28, 2011
When property is transferred from the ownership one individual to another, the government imposes property taxes. This can occur at death when someone inherits the estate or it can occur while the ...
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