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When is probate required? Will I have to go to probate court? These are two common questions when someone passes away. These are the most common reasons why probate is required. written by Melanie W
In almost all cases, Florida probate law requires that you hire a Florida probate attorney to be involved with the administering of the estate. There are very few exceptions to this Florida probate law. written by Sridhar Lewis
One of the main problems for charities is finding people to help run them who have the particular skills needed to do so – such as financial or legal skills. The reason behind this is usually that such people are highly aware of the fact that charity trustees can be made personally liable for the losses of a charity in certain circumstances. written by Sridhar Lewis
For 30 years, Joyce and Sybil Burden, aged 90 and 82, have been battling to ensure that when one of them dies the other does not need to sell the home they share in order to pay an inheritance tax bill without success. However, when civil partnerships became lawful they thought they might be able to use discrimination legislation to aid their case. written by Sridhar Lewis
If a will no longer fulfils its intended purpose, the testator can revoke it: it is not necessary to make a new will. However, if a new will is not made or an invalid will is drawn up, the effect will be that the testator dies intestate and his or her property will be distributed according to the intestacy laws. written by Sridhar Lewis
Multimillionaire Henry Bahouse and former dental nurse Cyd Negus had a ‘flamboyant lifestyle’ before he committed suicide in 2005. His will made no provision for 50-year-old Ms Negus, who therefore claimed for financial provision to be made for her from his estate. written by David Clarke
You may be able to contest a Will if you feel it has been drafted negligently. Read on to discover examples of negligence that can lead to a negligence claim against the Will drafters or administrators. written by David Clarke
Do you know what happens if you don’t leave a Will? And if you have a Will, are you sure that your estate will not be decimated by Inheritance Tax? Read on to discover the importance of writing a Will and guidance through the tricky terrain of Inheritance Tax… written by Alice Campbell
Searching the Internet for a Minnesota probate attorney can be a daunting, yet necessary experience. It’s never easy to deal with the death of a loved one and it can be even harder to occupy yourself with the legal aspects. If you are wondering which lawyer is the best, then we may have some tips for you.
written by Alice Campbell
In order for a will to be validated as genuine, that act must undergo a probate process. Probate is defined as a certificate that clearly demonstrates the authenticity of a will, with an executor appointed by the Court to take care of estate administration. If all the terms mentioned here have made you feel a little bit startled, you definitely need a Minnesota probate attorney to help you out.
written by Steven W. Allen
The Uniform Trust Code exists in 19 states. Do you live in one of them? Here you’ll learn what the code does and how you need to alter your revocable living trust to meet its guidelines. All of this and more is explained in detail by an experienced living trust attorney. The Uniform Trust Code provides more rights and privileges to your beneficiaries. Make sure that you’ve taken the proper steps to protect your revocable living trust and keep it out of probate. written by Steven W. Allen
Knowing all the different kinds of powers of attorney is an important part of planning your estate. You may not need to know all the intricate details of the power of attorney, but you do need to know the basics in order to ensure that you hire someone who does. Having a power of attorney is a convenient way to make sure that your affairs to stay in order in the event of your incapacitation. written by Steven W. Allen
Hiring an estate planning attorney is one of the most important things you’ll ever do in your lifetime. Choosing the right attorney could mean the difference between a speedy disbursement after your death, or the hassle your family might have to go through should the wrong attorney be hired and your estate stuck in probate. There are several things to consider when hiring an estate planning attorney. Learn how to choose the best attorney for your needs. written by RE Writer
The "simple bequest" is a standard option whereby when the owner passes, the property is left to the children in a will. This is a good option when there are minimal or no capital gains taxes to be incurred. written by David Natenzon
The body charged with ensuring employer compliance with the new mandatory WorkChoices industrial relations regime, the Commonwealth Office of Workplace Services (OWS), has recently launched a national “targeted education and compliance program” focused on restaurants, cafés and food outlets. These businesses are currently being subjected to random audits by the OWS which assess their compliance with the newly amended Workplace Relations Act. written by David Natenzon
The new independent contractor laws came into effect on 1 March 2007 via the Independent Contractors Act 2006. In combination with the current WorkChoices legislation, the new contractors legislation is a further step towards establishing a single national workplace relations system and has significant implications for the use of independent contractor arrangements. written by David Natenzon
Tax Laws Amendment (2006 Measures No 7) Bill 2006 passed through Parliament on 29 March 2007. It now awaits Royal Assent. written by David Natenzon
On 7 May 2007 the Federal Government introduced the Fairness Test for workplace agreements. The stated aim of the test is to guarantee that protected award conditions, such as penalty rates and annual leave, are not traded off without adequate compensation.
Employers and employees who are currently making an agreement need to be aware of the Fairness Test, if they are considering removing or modifying any or all protected award conditions.
written by David Natenzon
Under the amendments to the Workplace Relations Act 1996 in effect since 27 March 2006, employees employed in businesses with fewer than 101 employees are no longer eligible to claim unfair dismissal.
written by Tim Rhodes
Following numerous accounting scandals including Enron, WorldCom and Tyco International, the U.S. Federal government passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Sarbanes-Oxley, otherwise known as SOX, regulates financial accountability and information accessibility. written by Tim Rhodes
Proprietary data loss, theft and inadvertent exposure on the Web are real and unavoidable dangers going hand-in-hand with modern business operations. Among many other culprits, information can be lost or compromised due to written by Tim Rhodes
We lock our businesses, our homes and our cars to restrict wrongful entry and burglary. We invest heavily in security systems to deter and prevent loss. But how can we similarly protect intellectual property? written by Mansi gupta
Greek philosopher Heraclitus had remarked that ‘you cannot step into the same river twice’ i.e. time will never be the same… ‘Change’ is the only constant factor and ‘Death’ is the only certain thing in life << previous page 1 next page>> |
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