Posts Categorized: Probate

Executors and Copyrights

/ By: academy

Category: Probate

It used to be that artists, musicians and writers were often taken advantage of by giant corporations The creators of artistic work would assign their copyright to the work to the corporation for far less...

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An Incorrect Assumption

/ By: academy

Category: Probate

When a family member passes away people have a lot of questions. For some of those questions, they seek the advice of experienced Probate attorneys. This is a good decision because families need to know...

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Missing Deadlines in Probate

/ By: academy

Category: Probate

The legal battle over Sherman Hemsley’s estate continues to get more bizarre and interesting. If you haven’t been paying attention, then here’s a short recap, About a month before passing away, Hemsley created a Will...

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Executors and Student Loans

/ By: academy

Category: Probate

Sometimes, people think that being an Executor of a Will is a simple and straight-forward process. On the surface, it can be. The Executor gathers the assets of the estate, pays any debts, and follows...

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Discriminatory Estate Plans

/ By: Dennis D. Duffy

Category: Probate

Discrimination against LGBT couples and individuals can come in a variety of forms. Recently, in Salina, Kansas, an ordinance was passed that LGBT people could not be discriminated against in housing or on city property....

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Wills and Probate

/ By: Dennis D. Duffy

Category: Probate, Wills

If you have a Will, then you have taken the very first baby step in estate planning. You have created a document that your heirs can take to Probate Court and go through the Probate...

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