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Who Will Inherit Your Digital Footprint?

The laws surrounding the question remain surprisingly unclear. By Scott E. Rahn Have you thought about who will inherit access to your digital footprint, from emails to bank and social media accounts and everything in between, after you pass away?  It’s worth considering, given the laws governing post-death digital assets access remain surprisingly limited and murky. […]

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“She’s Laughing Up at Us from Hell:” What Lessons About Estate Planning We Can Take from Taylor Swift’s Anti-Hero

By Scott E. Rahn and Meagan A. Paisley In 2006, Taylor Swift burst onto the music scene with her breakout country single, Tim McGraw. Nearly 20 years, 10 albums, and 51 million record sales later[1], she has become a household name. Taylor Swift is also no stranger to the legal field. From her sexual assault

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What Is the Fair Market Value of Inherited Property?

Inheriting property can be a complex process, with numerous factors to consider. Before you decide whether to keep, donate, or sell your inherited property, it’s important to understand the fair market value of the asset, which is its estimated worth on the open market. Is Fair Market Value Calculated at the Time of Death? Yes,

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Can You Sell Stock In a Trust After Death?

Whether you can sell stocks in a trust after death generally depends on the specific terms and conditions of the trust and the laws of the jurisdiction in which the trust was established. If the trust agreement allows for the sale of stocks, the trustee can sell the stocks as directed by the trust agreement.

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Who Are the Parties In an Estate?

When a person dies, their estate often must go through probate, which is the legal process of distributing their assets. Multiple parties are typically involved in these proceedings, including: Each party has different rights and responsibilities in an estate, and it is important to understand these roles before moving forward with any legal action. Who

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