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30th September 2009
Making a will may not be at the top of your “to do” list, but be careful not to put it off for too long. Nobody likes to think about what happens after one’s passing, but having a legally-binding will in place ensures that your estate (belongings an... Read >
Author: Wills24th September 2009
Following the Pre Budget Report of 9th October 2007 the position with regard to Inheritance Tax and Wills has been subject to a degree of change. In this article we will provide you with an overview of the changes which were brought in.
The situation b... Read >
Author: Jo22nd September 2009
Many people are put off making a Will, because they feel they are not at 'that' stage in their lives yet.
However no matter what age you are or what your personal circumstances may be, writing a Will is a vital part of planning for the future of your l... Read >
Author: Jo22nd September 2009
Full marks!
Dangerous, Invincible and Bad…but at least the King of Pop made a Last Will and testament although it hasn’t stopped mother Katherine Jackson, allegedly goaded on by father Joe (apparently ignored in the Will ), from mounting a legal c... Read >
Author: Multi-Lawyer22nd September 2009
Wills and Probate
A Will is a legal document which (if properly prepared) can ensure that your assets are distributed in the manner you wish after your death, and so you can make financial arrangements for your close relatives. A Will can also be prepa... Read >
Author: Jo16th September 2009
A legal Will is often something most people don't think about or just put off because of its relationship with our own mortality. However, having a carefully drawn out Will can save time, money and stress for anyone you care about that is left behind. So ... Read >
Author: Jo08th September 2009
Offshore banking is nothing more complicated than banking in a country where you are not a citizen or resident. If you live in the US, banking in Canada is just as much "offshore" as banking somewhere more exotic like the Caribbean or a Pacific island.
... Read >
Author: Offshorebanking25th August 2009
After Michael Jackson died, no family members could find a will or a trust. His mother filed a petition with the Los Angeles Probate Court to be named the administratrix of his estate believing that he died intestate. Soon after she filed, a former lawy... 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 Volkov17th 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 Volkov06th July 2009
A Last Will and Testament is one of the most important documents you will ever create. This legally-binding contract is used to describe your final wishes in the event of your death. The last will allows you to appoint an estate administrator to oversee y... Read >
Author: Simon Volkov01st July 2009
The Law states that the assets and estates of the deceased should be distributed to their entreaty and to all the entitled persons. It sounds simple, but many times there are missing assets and missing beneficiaries, which can be present in the country wh... Read >
Author: JessicaThomson08th September 2008
Let's review the difference between a will and a living trust before looking at the differences between the estate planning terms executors and trustees:
A will is a legal document directing the disposition of assets upon a person's death.
A living ... Read >
04th September 2008
A will is a document that sets out what will happen to a person’s possessions when they die. It is always advisable for individuals to have a will prepared particularly people with family responsibilities such those who are married or have children. T... Read >
Author: Rich Bendall04th September 2008
The ultimate objective of a Will is to give effect to the Will maker’s intentions. In other words, who gets what when I die!
In addition to the distribution of assets, a Will also covers certain other matters such as the appointment of executors, tru... Read >
Author: Michael Quinn01st September 2008
Summary:Economically,the current account is one of the two basic components of the balance of payments, the other is the capital account. It is the sum total of the balance of trade, net factor income such as interest and dividends or net transfer payment... Read >
Author: addi14th March 2008
Net Lawman, the largest provider of online legal documents provides comprehensive wills documents and pre paid legal advice for one tenth the cost of traditional solicitors, allowing clients to administer their estate and worldly possessions with simplici... Read >
Author: Andrew Taylor16th May 2007
First things first, you should have a will. Wills not only do the obvious: distribute wealth and possessions to loved ones; they also leave an impression on how carefully one has managed his or her estate especially for those left behind.
The follo... Read >
Author: Alan02nd May 2007
MAKING A LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT COULD SAVE YOUR FAMILY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN UNNECESSARY TAXES AND EXPENSES AND PROTECT THEIR INHERITANCE IN THE PROCESS
Making a valid Legal Will is the ONLY WAY that you can provide for the special needs of ... Read >
Author: Martin O'Donoghue12th March 2007
GRANTOR TRUST - WHAT IS IT?
- The purpose of a trust is to create an "artificial legal person" to protect, hold, and manage your private wealth for the benefit of your heirs.
- As in any contract, someone must initiate the contract (grantor or trustee... Read >
Author: Rocco Beatrice22nd February 2007
Note: the information in this article applies to England and Wales only.
This guide is an introduction to obtaining probate after someone’s
death in order to administer their estate.
When someone dies, their finances, assets and belongings (i.e. th... Read >
Author: Benedict Rohan10th February 2007
A Living Trust or Revocable Trust, or a Revocable Living Trust, are the same Trust. The word “revocable” says it all. The “Grantor” the guy with the assets, transfers his assets to a “Trust” where he is the “Trustee” for the benefit of all... Read >
Author: Rocco Beatrice28th November 2006
With ever-increasing property prices, more and more people’s assets are
now worth more than the inheritance tax threshold of £285,000,
which has never been increased in proportion to the recent property
boom. With a rate of 40% inheritance tax on an... Read >
Author: Benedict Rohan31st August 2006
The Importance of Making a Will
A valid will is one of the most important documents you could ever put your signature to, as the consequences of failing to make a will before you die can have far-reaching effects on the people you care about most. Des... Read >
Author: Janine Byrne30th April 2006
Why Do You Need a Will?
Are you going to provide for your family as you would wish
do you want everything to be decided by the rules of intestacy?(see our rules of Intestacy email, above)
Is your husband or wife going to have to sell the family hom... Read >
Author: Neil Mercer19th January 2006
Preparing a "Last Will and Testament" - commonly known simply as a will -- is not something that anyone enjoys thinking about or doing. But it is something that almost every adult -- especially those with children -- should think about and do. The majorit... Read >
Author: Brian Vaszily31st August 2005
Caring For Your Pets After You Die
Copyright 2005 Gene Sower
Lucy The Wonder Dog, LLC
http://www.lucythewonderdog.com/
While you may be planning to outlive your pets, what if something
were to happen to you? Would Fido and Fluffy be provided... Read >
Author: Gene Sower
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