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23rd September 2009
1. What is Probate?
Probate is the method by which the assets of a deceased person are gathered, creditors paid, and the remainder of the estate distributed to beneficiaries. In most Florida counties, the probate system is conducted in a specialized pr... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th August 2009
There are many issues that can arise in the area of wills and trusts that have to be resolved by litigation. Litigation can involve a will contest, where the validity of a will is being challenged. There can be disagreements about the execution of the wil... Read >
Author: Carol Ronquillo18th August 2009
What is probate is a question every American citizen should be asking. Probate is the legal process used to determine rightful heirs of assets which belonged to a person who has died. Probate is required in every state of the Union unless a person establi... Read >
Author: Simon Volkov22nd July 2009
Wrongful death is caused by one or more than one individuals beyond legal jurisdiction of respective state. It is the result of negligence act of another individual or individuals. Generally, the wrongful deaths are consequences of – auto accident, con... Read >
Author: Rob Bren17th July 2009
Probate court specializes in handling all matters governed by equity law. The main function of this special court is to oversee distribution of decedents' estates. However, probate court also presides over hundreds of legal issues including marriage, name... Read >
Author: Simon Volkov11th July 2009
A wrongful death claim arises when an accident results in death. Typically, survivors of the deceased victim may pursue a wrongful death claim based on local or state statutes. Wrongful death statutes are unique in every state but generally, they contain ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group09th July 2009
Probate is the legal process used within the United States to validate a decedent's Last Will and Testament and distribute assets to designated heirs. During the process of probate, everything the decedent owned is frozen; meaning it cannot be sold, excha... Read >
Author: Simon Volkov12th June 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Selwyn Gerber
IRAs now compromise a significan portion of individual's estates. An increasing number of IRAs may be left to heirs as this trend continues. IRA distribution laws have recently changed, allowing heirs to take distribu... Read >
12th June 2009
Probated is used in reference to the legal process of placing a value on assets belonging to a person that has died. When people die everything they own must be organized, inventoried and appraised before assets can be distributed to rightful heirs. At mi... Read >
Author: Simon Volkov05th June 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Jeffrey Matsen
Most of us have heard that Probate is something to be avoided. Simply put, Probate is the legal process by the means of which the court system oversees the administration of your estate when you die. It supervises th... Read >
Author: Jeffrey R. Matsen29th May 2009
Probate is a term that you've probably heard before in passing when someone has lost a loved one. Although, the term may be familiar, the actual process that applies may be unfamiliar. There is a lot of detail to the mystery of the probate process; howe... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer11th May 2009
Inheritance cash advances are not loans with monthly payments to repay. Inheritance cash advances do not have to be repaid by beneficiaries at all. The decedent's estate pays the lender once it has gone through the probate process.
Inheritance cash adv... Read >
Author: Simon Volkov02nd February 2009
There are few things in life that are an absolute certainty. Morbid as it sounds, death is one of those certainties. However, life is not predictable and could take a turn for the worst at any moment. Unlike other unpredictable events in life, the certain... Read >
Author: clarencer21st January 2009
By Kenneth A. Vercammen, Esq. and Christina Bruschetta
The procedures in an Estate Administration may take from seven months to several years, and a client’s patience may be sorely tried during this time. However, it has been our experience that clie... Read >
Author: Kenneth Vercammen Esq.20th January 2009
Executor of a Will - Duties and Responsibilities
By Kenneth A. Vercammen, Esq. and Christina Bruschetta
The procedures in an Estate Administration may take from seven months to several years, and a client’s patience may be sorely tried during thi... Read >
Author: Kenneth Vercammen Esq.09th January 2009
If a loved one dies due to the negligence or misconduct of another then you may be entitled to bring an action for wrongful death.
An action for wrongful death lies with the heirs of the deceased. Texas has a civil "wrongful death statute, which establ... Read >
Author: J. Thomas09th January 2009
Probate is the legal process used by the Courts to administer a decedent's (the person that passed away) estate. Some of the most common reasons for probate are to clear the title to property, give notice and pay creditors, and if they had a will, to disb... Read >
Author: J. Thomas19th December 2008
What is Probate?
Probate is the process where after death the instructions of the Will are carried out. Will is admitted to “Probate” in the County Surrogate. Some people refer to the Surrogate as the Will Clerk. Upon the death of the testator or tes... Read >
Author: Kenneth Vercammen Esq.18th November 2008
Human life is priceless, and a life that was lost can never be brought back. But in legal situations where wrongful death occurs, one of the things juries and courts are required to do is to determine the damage award for the people left behind by a victi... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group23rd October 2008
Funeral homes provide different services depending on the needs and preferences of the decedent’s family.
While many people use the phrases "funeral service" and "memorial service" interchangeably, they are actually different services.
A “funera... Read >
Author: Mike Testa08th September 2008
Death is inevitable. No one can escape death all have to perish at sometime. Obituary message is related with death. These are the messages written by family members in memory of the death of their loved ones. They are short messages published in newspape... Read >
Author: obituaryreview15th August 2008
A wrongful death claim exists when someone dies as a result of the negligence of another party. Fatal injuries occur frequently in car crashes, motorcycle and truck accidents, medical negligence, and product liability claims. These cases differ from ot... Read >
13th August 2008
We have come to an age where insurance policies have become an integrated part of our lives. Insurance acts as a shield that protects us from the contingent financial losses from the unfortunate events of the future.
Types of insurances
To cater to... Read >
Author: Evan T. Smith12th August 2008
We have come to an age where insurance policies have become an integrated part of our lives. Insurance acts as a shield that protects us from the contingent financial losses from the unfortunate events of the future.
Types of insurances
To cater to... Read >
Author: Evan T. Smith21st July 2008
For many surfers and swimmers, Santa Monica is the ideal beach destination in western Los Angeles County. The coastal city is known for its good beaches and temperate climate.
Incidentally, the Santa Monica Freeway (Interstate 10), which is considered... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group23rd June 2008
Most people have a genera fear of probation, which are often based on advertising or misunderstood information. The press and numerous articles explain the hazard of probate and the underlying costs, which could obliterate a solid? Are these real or imagi... Read >
Author: ebet sanders23rd June 2008
No one does not voluntarily elect a probate. People are too busy or concerned about the risk to health or other things to plan. They pass away without a living trust and their heirs in general ---- ---- their children to notice that they will not be able ... Read >
Author: ebet sanders23rd May 2008
Losing someone is a misfortune, a disaster. It causes great pain to the family especially when the unfortunate victim is the breadwinner. It would be a sullen event for the helpless family losing the much-needed finances for their daily consumption as wel... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group07th May 2008
General public opinion had generated the belief that Social Security is designed exclusively for retirement. Contrary to this misconception, Social Security System offers a variety of programs that cater not only benefits for retiring individuals but also... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group07th April 2008
Wrongful death occurs when a person’s reckless or negligent actions result in the death of another person. It can be an instant or immediate death; or it can be a delayed outcome of an accident. It may also be intentional or unintended.
In most case... Read >
Author: Manuel Salvacion28th March 2008
Massive Mailing Campaign
The first method of finding discounted property is called the Mass Mailing Campaign. Quite frankly, this method is nothing more than a targeted massive mailing campaign to prospective sellers who may be interested in selling th... Read >
Author: Jim Marsh28th March 2008
Massive Mailing Campaign
The first method of finding discounted property is called the Mass Mailing Campaign. Quite frankly, this method is nothing more than a targeted massive mailing campaign to prospective sellers who may be interested in selling th... Read >
Author: Jim Marsh11th March 2008
"Thou shalt not be a victim. Thou shalt not be a perpetrator. Above all, thou shalt not be a bystander." --Holocaust Museum, Washington, DC
"Neither a borrower nor a lender be." -The Bible
"Neither a victim nor a perpetrator be." -Kenrick Cleveland
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Author: Kenrick E. Cleveland06th February 2008
Cost of Living Increase
Evidence presented to the trial court indicated that the cost of supporting a child had substantially increased and that defendant's income had substantially increased so as to enable him to pay this additional amount; in light ... Read >
Author: David Siegel06th November 2007
I bet you probably didn't know that your heirs might have to liquidate ( sell off ) your home or commercial/residential rental properties immediately after your death. This is unless you create an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust or ILIT.Most people have ... Read >
Author: dmf3283520th August 2007
Wrongful Death/Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
In general, a wrongful death is a death caused by the negligence, recklessness, malpractice or inaction of another. The death may be the result of an accident or other adverse event. Wrongful death c... Read >
Author: Melissa Neiman, M.D., J.D.30th June 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 John Fraker
Trust Administration enjoys many advantages over the cumbersome, bureaucratic Probate process.
This article will address only the advantages of Trust Administration as a process, not the benefits of a Living Trust. The... Read >
Author: JohnFraker16th June 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 John Fraker
When a decedent dies with a valid will, but without a Living Trust, their estate is subject to Probate. Probate translated literally means "to prove the will." The probate process, in it's origin, was designed to prove th... Read >
27th April 2007
Although it may seem outlandish at first thought, it is becoming more common that questions of relationship surface at or around the passing of a relative. Many times, the issue is personal, that perhaps a biological relationship was never established wi... Read >
Author: Dnaexam23rd April 2007
What is the inheritance tax rate? There is no such thing as a federal inheritance tax rate. The inheritance tax is imposed on a state level, and not all states have one. For example, Texas does not impose an inheritance tax, and some states refer to an es... Read >
Author: Rocco Beatrice07th March 2007
DNA Identity Testing Laboratory
Although it may seem outlandish at first thought, it is becoming more common that questions of relationship surface at or around the passing of a relative. Many
times, the issue is personal, that perhaps a biologi... Read >
Author: Dnaexam21st February 2007
DNA Identity Testing Laboratory
Although it may seem outlandish at first thought, it is becoming more common that questions of relationship surface at or around the passing of a relative. Many
times, the issue is personal, that perhaps a biologic... Read >
Author: Dnaexam21st February 2007
LEARN HOW MAKING A REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST CAN AVOID PROBATE AND SAVE THOUSANDAS OF DOLLARS IN UNNECESSARY EXPENSES IN THE PROCESS
If you want ensure that your assets pass to your beneficiaries uncontested, in a timely manner and would also li... Read >
Author: Martin O'Donoghue19th February 2007
The probate process can be time-consuming and expensive. Although is generally impossible to avoid probate once the decedent has died, probate costs can generally be avoided with proper estate planning prior to death.
One of the most popular and flexi... Read >
Author: Accendo Academy29th January 2007
When my Dad passed away, the lawyers and accountants sorted through his estate determining who got what. I was one of the beneficiaries on his traditional IRA which was held in mutual funds and stocks. Once I took possession of the �beneficial' IRA, I g... Read >
Author: Karen Fusco18th April 2006
Insurance:
The word "Insurance" refers to the promise of repayment of the money in the case of any loss to the insurer. The insurer may be an individual or a company who have made prepayment to an insurance company for a secured life. Insurance also prov... Read >
Author: Janani N07th September 2005
Milestone Birthdays can be a lot of fun. One idea for celebrating a milestone is a roast. One of my favorite themes for a birthday roast is a memorial.
The first thing you will want to do is send out the birthday invitations formatted like an obituar... Read >
Author: Mike Hamilton03rd August 2005
In order to understand legal topics fully it is of great importance to know the meaning of the legal terms to be used. To start with let us first know the meaning of wrongful death lawsuit. A wrongful death lawsuit asserts that the decedent was killed due... Read >
Author: Jinky Mesias12th July 2005
Wrongful Death Lawyersby: Maricon Williams Wrongful death refers to a lawsuit which alleges that the victim was killed as a consequence of negligence or misdeed of another. Usually, wrongful death occurs as a result of personal injury accidents, medical m... Read >
Author: Maricon Williams
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