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Charitable Remainder Trust Attorneys – Hess-Verdon
Request a Case Review Today Call us at 888-318-4430Charitable Remainder Trust Attorney When setting up a charitable...
Can a Beneficiary Sue a Trustee? Trust Beneficiary Rights
Can a Beneficiary Sue a Trustee? Understanding Trusts and the Roles of Beneficiaries and Trustees Before diving into...
Charitable Remainder Trust 10 Percent Rule and More
Request a Case Review Today Call us at 888-318-4430Charitable Remainder Trust 10 Percent Rule Each contribution to the trust must equal at least 10% of the fair market value of property as of the date it is contributed to the trust. Charitable...
Beneficiary Doesn’t Want to Sign the Release. What to do
Request a Case Review Today Call us at 888-318-4430Beneficiary doesn't want to sign the release. What do I do? Trustees benefit significantly from "release." In general, the "release" clause protects the trustees against lawsuits. As a result, when it is enacted, a...
Can a Beneficiary Stop the Sale of a Property?
Probate Litigation Attorney Can a Beneficiary Stop the Sale of a Property? Can a trustee sell trust property? A trust is a contract between two parties that commits one to keep the legal title to the other's assets and oversee them for the benefit of the owner and any...
What if the Executor Does Not Probate the Will? What to do
Request a Case Review Today Call us at 888-318-4430What if the Executor Does Not Probate the Will? What to do! If you just lost a loved one and perhaps you are a beneficiary of their estate, you most likely have questions about what comes next. You cannot get your...
How Long Do You Have to Transfer Property After Death
How Long Does it Take to Transfer A Deed After Death The transfer of a deed after the death of the property owner can commence once 40 days have elapsed from the date of death, as verified by an official death certificate. This period allows for the necessary legal...
Irrevocable vs. Revocable Living Trust. The Main Differences
Request a Case Review Today Call us at 888-318-4430Irrevocable vs. Revocable Living Trust. The Main Differences Many individuals have heard of "trusts" when discussing estate planning. Some individuals have also heard of and even discussed REVOCABLE VERSUS IRREVOCABLE...
Beneficiary Living in Inherited House. What to Know!
Beneficiary Living in Inherited house Orange County | Los Angeles | San Diego | Riverside | San Bernardino | Fresno Buyout? Petition to Partition? Evict? Purchase? Repair? You recently lost a parent or other loved one, and as a result, you've inherited a house. It's...
Inheritance Issues with Siblings. What are Your Rights
Request a Case Review Today Call us at 888-318-4430Inheritance Issues with Siblings. What are Your Rights Inheritance issues are inevitable unless you are an only child. As the inheritor, i.e., a beneficiary, you should anticipate anything. That's either disagreement...
Who are the Parties in an Estate. Trust and Estate Overview
Request a Case Review Today Call us at 888-318-4430Who are the parties in an estate Trust and Estate Overview Living trusts are critical in estate planning. Understanding the parties involved in estate planning helps you prepare and create an estate plan that works...
Do Beneficiaries Get a Copy of the Trust? What to Know
How doest trust funds pay out? (Learn more) Request a Case Review Today Call us at 888-318-4430Do Beneficiaries Get a Copy of the Trust? After the grantor's death, the trustee manages the trust and then distributes the assets according to directions provided...