How do I chose a real estate agent? What issues should I consider?
What to consider when choosing a real estate agent.
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The Widow’s Rights When Cut Out of Her Husband’s Will
A widow, or the widower, if the husband, is the only person able to demand a share in the deceased spouse’s estate despite a will leaving the widow little or nothing. We refer to it as the Spousal Election. The widow can either elect to take what is given under the husband’s will, or demand […]
In Terrorem Clause
I have used in terrorem clauses in a few wills of the many hundreds done over the last 40 years. None ever challenged to date. However, I did use an in terrorem clause in a will I was defending (not a will I drafted) to remove four named beneficiaries from inheriting under their mother’s will. […]
What is Life Use?
The term “life use” is defined in Black’s Law Dictionary includes the use by someone who, until death, is entitled to use property. We present 3 examples of “Life Use”
What is required by law in order to collect fiduciary fees?
If I am an executor (or administrator, conservator, trustee, guardian or any other fiduciary in charge of assets), may I get paid for my work? And how much can I request?