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People often think Trust Administration is a lot more difficult than going through a probate. But the truth is, Trust Administration is often much EASIER than probate administration for one simple reason – there’s no court involved. But other than that, the process is very similar to a probate. First, the successor trustee needs to accept the appointment as Trustee. Second, a tax ID needs to be created and a bank account opened. Third, the assets need to be identified…

As a probate attorney, we often get calls from people that died with no will. When that happens, people generally want to know what the process is like. This article (and video) will give you everything you need. First, when there is no will essentially ANYONE can become the Personal Representative (Executor – who I’m going to call the PR from here on out). All that needs to happen is a petition is filed with the court to open probate,…

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Do blended families NEED a trust? Click here to schedule a FREE strategy session with an estate planning attorney.

In probate, what are “letters”? Cheers, Christopher Small Estate Planning Attorney PS – Click here to schedule a FREE strategy session with an estate planning attorney.