How can a Probate Attorney Help Me?
Whether or not the estate needs to be administed in a probate proceeding, a probate attorney can help in many ways. For one thing, the probate attorney can help you file the decedent's will. …
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What is a Probate Court?
In many states, the probate court serves several functions. The most common is administration of the estates of persons who die, called a probate proceeding. However, the probate court also …
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What is a Probate Proceeding?
In a probate proceeding, the court oversees the process of identifying the deceased person's property, paying any debts, identifying the proper heirs, and distributing the property to them. …
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How to Prove and Recover Damages for Trust Mismanagement
When a trust is created, the settlor, or creator of the trust, appoints a trustee who is legally responsible for administering the trust for the benefit of the trust beneficiaries. The trustee has a fiduciary duty to act in good faith and in the best interests of the beneficiaries. The trustee often has a lot of power. For example, it is the trustee who is responsible for investing …
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