Probate Attorney Blog

Everything you need to know about probate, including how to get letters, if you need probate, and more.

Reminder: You are not the Executor until the Court appoints you.

| | Probate
I get a lot of calls from people looking for help from a probate attorney who tell me something like this: “My (insert loved one’s relationship) died a couple of weeks ago and I am the named executor in the will. I’ve started doing a bunch of stuff and want to get access to the accounts to do more stuff. How do I do that?” While I appreciate the enthusiasm I always have to invite the to pump the brakes…
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Estate Planning and the “silent” Real Estate Owner.

| | Estate Planning
Estate planning and the “silent” real estate owner. <a href=”https://cmslawfirm.com/strategysession” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Click here to schedule a FREE strategy session with an estate planning attorney.</a>https://estatemeeting.com
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What is a Charitable Remainder trust?

| | Estate Planning
What is a charitable remainder trust? <a href=”https://cmslawfirm.com/strategysession” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Click here to schedule a FREE strategy session with an estate planning attorney.</a>https://estatemeeting.com
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How to Approach a Complicated Estate.

| | Estate Planning
How to approach a complicated estate. <a href=”https://cmslawfirm.com/strategysession” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Click here to schedule a FREE strategy session with an estate planning attorney.</a>https://estatemeeting.com
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The difference between: a Credit shelter trust and a Marital Trust.

| | Estate Planning
The difference between a credit shelter trust and a marital trust. <a href=”https://cmslawfirm.com/strategysession” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Click here to schedule a FREE strategy session with an estate planning attorney.</a>https://estatemeeting.com
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When to Worry about Estate Tax Laws changing.

| | Estate Planning
When to worry about estate tax laws changing. <a href=”https://cmslawfirm.com/strategysession” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Click here to schedule a FREE strategy session with an estate planning attorney.</a>https://estatemeeting.com
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What “most” People Do for Estate Planning.

| | Estate Planning
What “most” people do for estate planning. <a href=”https://cmslawfirm.com/strategysession”>Click here to schedule a FREE strategy session with an estate planning attorney.</a></strong>https://estate
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