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A Creditor’s Options for Disrupting a Probate

  • November 24, 2022
  • Michelle Pyatt
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A will specifies a personal representative (executor) who will publicly make the date of death of the testator public (normally through a local newspaper). In part, this information serves as notice to creditors if the …

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What You Should Know About Special Needs Trusts

  • November 17, 2022
  • Michelle Pyatt
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Generally, a trust is created when a person or business manages property or assets on behalf of another party. The person or entity who manages the trust is known as the “trustee” and is entrusted …

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Providing Veterans With Expedited Social Security Disability Benefits

  • November 10, 2022
  • Michelle Pyatt
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The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims of service members and veterans may be processed more quickly under certain circumstances. The American Association for Retired Persons (AARP) provides links covering …

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What Are the Circumstances Under Which Disinheriting a Child Becomes a Mistake?

  • November 3, 2022
  • Michelle Pyatt
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When it comes to inheriting money or property, most parents treat their children equally. But sometimes, parents intentionally choose to not leave anything to a child, and the reasons for doing so may vary. One …

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Probate: How to Decide If You Need It

  • October 27, 2022
  • Michelle Pyatt
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Despite sounding complex and expensive, probate is a standard legal process that transfers assets from decedents to their chosen beneficiaries or heirs. Whether or not you require probate depends on the type of property and …

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You Shouldn’t Disinherit Your Special Needs Child for the Purpose of Benefit Protection

  • October 20, 2022
  • Michelle Pyatt
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In protecting the futures of their children with special needs, families face unique challenges and opportunities. Providing appropriate medical, educational, recreational, and employment opportunities for your special needs child can result in a lifetime of …

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Do Government Benefits Increase if Disability Worsens?

  • October 13, 2022
  • Michelle Pyatt
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The answer is no. You will not see an increase in SSDI or SSI benefits if your disability worsens. In the case of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), benefits assessment is not related to your …

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Are All Children Entitled to the Same Inheritance?

  • October 6, 2022
  • Michelle Pyatt
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Equitable asset division among children makes perfect sense in many situations. Yet, in some families, each child receiving the same inheritance can be inappropriate, deplete the estate’s assets due to ensuing litigation, or cause other …

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An Overview of Advance Directives

  • September 29, 2022
  • Michelle Pyatt
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A tear streams down Kevin’s cheek as he stands in front of Winnie’s nursing home room. The medical staff just finished inserting a feeding tube into Winnie – an act Kevin knew she didn’t want. …

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Is the Probate Attorney Able to Represent the Executor or Estate Heirs?

  • September 22, 2022
  • Michelle Pyatt
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Knowing the lawyer’s role is one of the first steps you should take when starting the probate process, no matter if you’re the Executor or an heir. One of the biggest sources of conflict in …

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