PASSING OF ACCOUNTS

Beneficiaries Question Accounting Of Estate Being named the executor or trustee of an estate is a huge responsibility requiring decisions that affect the beneficiaries of the estate. While executors and trustees might look to wrap up their responsibilities as quickly…

One of the unfortunate realities of estate planning is that no matter how carefully one plans for their eventual death and what will happen to their property, there is always the possibility that family or even friends will feel that…

For many people who have lost a loved one and perhaps been named executor of the estate, the process of working through the details of distributing the deceased’s assets can be daunting. For those who expect to benefit from the…

While being the beneficiary of someone’s will might feel like a windfall to some, the associated taxes that may come with it can feel like a burden, especially if they are a result of the deceased’s unpaid taxes. What might…

As we have seen with many of the cases we cover in our blogs, the best-laid plans of someone preparing their estate can sometimes be derailed, for any number of reasons, by people who have (or think they should have)…