Here in Part 2 of Estate Trustee Administration 101 we’ll look at what makes a Successful Estate Trustee and what to do as you navigate the 15 Main Duties discussed in Part 1 of this series. I won’t sugar coat things, sometimes deceased relatives can leave us with a tangled mess! Don’t get me wrong, […]
As we begin Part 1 of Estate Trustee Administration :101, let’s look at what happens when you get that phone call that says, “As the Trustee of your Aunt What’s-her-name’s estate, I need to inform you that it’s time to do all those things we talked about five years back!” Wow! There are all sorts […]
First, if you have all your estate planning docs in order, Congratulations! Really quick though, please take a second and ask yourself, “Has anything changed since I had them drafted?” If not, you are likely good to go. Although before you click away, you may also want to ask yourself, “Would this info be helpful […]
Folks often call with questions they want to ask an attorney about their aging parents. Some of the parents have a Living Trust, others do not. Questions about Power of Attorney and Conservatorship are frequent. This is something most of us face. It can be a difficult time and present us with challenges we never […]
As we head into another beautiful Fall here in the Bay Area, it is a good time for all of us to stop and realize all of the things we have and to be grateful for each one of them. I took a moment today and made a list of some of the first things […]
Diane Brown, ESQ.
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Trusts and Probate
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