Skyrocketing Probate Fees – Another Reason to Avoid Probate Court
As of July 1, 2015, Connecticut probate courts earned the dubious distinction of charging the highest probate fees in the [...]
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08, 2015
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05, 2015
Baltimore Register of Wills Can’t Find Her Father’s Original Last Will, Will Your Family Be Able to Find Yours?
While it’s not unusual for an original last will and testament to be misplaced, it is when your daughter happens [...]
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04, 2015
Caution: Writing Your Own Deed to Avoid Probate Can Lead to Unintended Consequences
One common way to avoid probate of real estate after the owner dies is to hold the title to the [...]
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03, 2015
Is a Payable on Death Account Right for You and Your Family?
Payable on death accounts, or “POD accounts” for short, have become popular for avoiding probate in the last decade or [...]
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09, 2014
Does Your Revocable Living Trust Reduce Your Estate Tax Bill?
Many people believe that once they set up and fund a revocable living trust, property held in the trust will [...]
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07, 2014
Why Does Probate Take So Long?
Probate can be easily avoided, but most estates are dragged through the process. Why? Many people fail to create an [...]
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07, 2014
Will Your Revocable Living Trust Avoid Probate? It Depends.
If you’ve set up a Revocable Living Trust, congratulations! You’re definitely on the right track. But…you’re only half way there. [...]