How Personal Representatives Can Minimize Court Involvement
The Independent Administration of Estate Act (IAEA) is a series of laws created to avoid this problem and minimize court involvement.
Articles about Administer a Trust
Understanding Orange County Discretionary Distributions for Education
Under the terms of a living trust, a trustee may be directed to make discretionary distributions for education of trust assets. Read more here.
Who are the interested parties to an estate or trust?
It is important to understand who the interested parties are because they are entitled to certain rights and protections under the law.
Nine Powers That Can Be Granted Under a Power of Attorney
Unless your estate requires some unique situations to be addressed, many durable powers of attorney usually granting the agent the following nine powers.
Five Rights of Your Agent Under an Advanced Directive
Before signing an advanced directive or estate plan, it is important that you understand the rights and powers that your agent will be given.
Estate Administrators Must Know What Tangible “Personal Property” Means
During the administration of your loved one’s estate, you may be responsible for distributing his or her tangible personal property.