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“Per stirpes” is a Latin phrase that means “by roots” or “by branch.” In the estate law context, it is a method of distributing estate
An Affidavit of Heirs or Affidavit of Heirship is a sworn statement, given under oath, that identifies the relatives who may be the heirs of
In Florida probate cases, a petition to sell real property is filed by the personal representative of an estate when court approval is needed to
Trustee succession is the process by which a new trustee takes over the role of managing a trust. Trustee succession may occur when a trustee
What is a spousal lifetime access trust or SLAT? A Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (also known as a “SLAT”) is an irrevocable trust where one
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Upon losing her husband, the determination of what the surviving wife will inherit will be based on a combination of state law, the husband’s last
The death of a spouse is one of life’s most emotionally challenging events, and that sudden change can also create financial uncertainty. While many people
As is often the case when it comes to the law, the answer to this question is “it depends.” If you have transferred your assets