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Probate courts can decide all matters related to an estate, including who inherits what and how it will be divided under state law. However, if
Under Florida law, when a loved one passes away, their primary place of residence (provided that it meets the necessary criteria to enjoy homestead protection)
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
What is Dead Man’s Statute? Dead Man’s Statute, also known as “Dead Man’s Rule” or “Dead Man Act,” is a rule of evidence that
When you contest a will, you challenge the legitimacy of the will in probate court. If a will contest is successful, the court will throw
A generation-skipping trust is a type of irrevocable trust agreement that allows grantors to leave their assets to their grandchildren, “skipping” their children. While grandchildren
The short answer is yes, a trustee can also be a trust beneficiary. One of the most common types of trust is the revocable living
State intestacy laws direct how estate assets must be distributed, identifying family members’ order of priority to receive an inheritance and how much they are
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