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Why Is Sen. Feinstein Suing Late Husband's Estate?

POSTED ON: August 19, 2023 BY: Troy Werner
Senator Dianne Feinstein has sued her late husband's estate after she claimed trustees denied funds she requested to cover her "significant" medical bills, RadarOnline.com has learned.
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Did Russian Billionaire Who Died Mysteriously Have an Estate Plan?

POSTED ON: August 16, 2023 BY: Troy Werner
On December 4, real estate baron Dmitry Zelenov became one of the latest Russian oligarchs to mysteriously pass away after he got ill during a dinner party in the French Riviera, fell over a stair railing and succumbed to critical head injuries.
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family home

How to Pass the Family Home to Your Children

POSTED ON: August 14, 2023 BY: Troy Werner
It’s perfectly normal for aging parents who are currently completing their will along with their lawyer’s guidance, to leave the family home to their children.
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Who gets my bank account when I die?

Who Gets My Bank Account When I Die?

POSTED ON: August 11, 2023 BY: Troy Werner
After you die, several things can happen to your bank account, depending on your account type, how you’ve set up your account before your passing and whether you’ve set up a will or trust.
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Aretha Franklin Will Trial

At Long Last, Trial Leads to Final Decision on Aretha Franklin’s Will

POSTED ON: August 10, 2023 BY: Troy Werner
History is filled with examples of celebrities who died without a will: Bob Marley, Prince, Howard Hughes, Pablo Picasso, Jimi Hendrix and even Abraham Lincoln.
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Steps to Follow to Avoid Probate When a Spouse Passes

Steps to Follow to Avoid Probate When a Spouse Passes

POSTED ON: August 9, 2023 BY: Troy Werner
Losing a spouse can be an overwhelming and emotional experience. While it's possible to organize financial documents ahead of time, there's no way to truly prepare.
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How Do I Find a Missing Heir in Probate?

How Do I Find a Missing Heir in Probate?

POSTED ON: July 30, 2023 BY: Troy Werner
Locating missing heirs after the death of their benefactor can require detective work worthy of Sam Spade.
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What Is a ‘Step-Up’ in Basis in Estate Planning?

What Is a ‘Step-Up’ in Basis in Estate Planning?

POSTED ON: July 29, 2023 BY: Troy Werner
The “step-up” in basis has to do with the calculation of the capital gains on the sale of property.
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What are the Basics of Trusts?

What are the Basics of Trusts?

POSTED ON: July 29, 2023 BY: Troy Werner
When you think of a trust, you may have visions of contentious family gatherings in an attorney’s office after the death of a patriarch or matriarch. And sure, why not add sibling rivalries on par with the Roy family of Succession fame to keep things interesting?
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It Can Take Time to Learn About Inheritance in Probate

It Can Take Time to Learn about Inheritance in Probate

POSTED ON: July 28, 2023 BY: Troy Werner
You may not always know it if you have an inheritance coming. And in some cases, you may not even know the individual has passed on.
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