Posts Categorized: executor

How can I execute a document when I don’t understand the terminology?

May 7, 2013 / By: Jenna Gimarelli

Category: Amendment, Assets, executor, Trustee, Trustor

Sometimes we forget that while on a day-to-day basis we work with estate planning, most people aren’t exposed to estate planning terminology and do not fully understand the difference between a trustor and trustee or...

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Last Will and Testament Trivia

Nov 15, 2011 / By: Lisa Kajani, Attorney at Law

Category: Estate Planning, executor, Last Will and Testament

If you got one or more correct – okay, even if you mention this entry - you are entitled to a 30-minute complementary consultation

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Another benefit of having a living trust rather than a will alone: checks and balances

Oct 6, 2011 / By: Amanda Maggi, Esq.

Category: beneficiary, decedent, Estate Planning, executor, Last Will and Testament, Living Trust, Trustee, Will

So, if you are not sure who to pick for guardians of your minor children and who to manage your money--your childrens' money--after your death you can choose different people for both and you don’t...

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RAGS TO RICHES

Jul 5, 2011 / By: Kim Thomas, paralegal

Category: beneficiary, Estate Planning, executor, Living Trust, Trustee, Trustor

The Trustee must engage in due diligence, in looking up last known addresses, speaking to people who may know or have seen them. Sometimes, this task can be quite daunting.

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Unconventional Will Distributions

Jun 2, 2011 / By: Kim Thomas, paralegal

Category: beneficiary, Estate Planning, executor, Last Will and Testament, Probate

It is a misconception that a Last Will is only needed by people who own real property or who have a sizeable estate. Today, it is necessary for everyone to leave a Last Will...

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