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WHAT IS YOUR DUTY WHEN YOUR FIDUCIARY-CLIENT IS DERELICT IN HIS DUTIES?
It seems to be a more and more frequent problem that when we issue orders in delinquent estates, an attorney pops up and says something like, “Well, judge, the reason we haven’t filed an i… more →
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PROBATE, AND VARIOUS ESTATE PLANNING INSTRUMENTS
wrote 11 hours ago: Organizing your affairs today means keeping control of your finances in the present while sparing yo … more →
LDA- Legal Document Asisstant
wrote 1 week ago: LDA stands for Legal Document Assistant. We are professionals who prepare legal documents/forms for … more →
When should you update your estate plan?
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wrote 1 week ago: You met with your attorney and set up your estate plan, and now you never need to worry about it aga … more →
WHAT IS YOUR DUTY WHEN YOUR FIDUCIARY-CLIENT IS DERELICT IN HIS DUTIES?
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wrote 1 month ago: It seems to be a more and more frequent problem that when we issue orders in delinquent estates, an … more →
MEET THE SPECIAL GENERAL GUARDIAN
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wrote 1 month ago: The governor signed a bill into law on March 14, 2013, that will introduce the concept of “Spe … more →
THE CONSERVATOR AND THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
wrote 2 months ago: Angela and Brian filed a joint complaint for divorce on the sole ground of irreconcilable difference … more →
A New Era
wrote 2 months ago: On March 31, 2012 Massachusetts entered into a new era of estate planning and administration. Massac … more →
FIVE MORE MISTAKES THAT FIDUCIARIES MAKE
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wrote 10 months ago: We talked here about some mistakes that fiduciaries make. Continuing the hit parade, here are five m … more →
FIVE MISTAKES THAT FIDUCIARIES MAKE
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wrote 10 months ago: Failure to file an inventory. In every type of probate matter, it is required that an inventory be f … more →
“Elder Abuse” Bills Passed and Pending
wrote 10 months ago: Over the last few years Michigan lawmakers have cooperated with some aging advocacy groups to develo … more →
Dept of Human Services v. S.A.
wrote 11 months ago: Citation: Court of Appeals. Decided on 6/27/12. Link to opinion. Facts: Father appeals from a combin … more →
Protecting Your Legal Rights When Confronting Alzheimer’s Disease
wrote 11 months ago: Author: Law Office Bonnie Lawston: Bonnie Lawston New York and Long Island Estate Attorney When your … more →
AN OBJECT LESSON IN HOW NOT TO HANDLE A GUARDIANSHIP
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wrote 1 year ago: I try not to comment on pending litigation, but the ongoing saga of attorney (for the moment) Michae … more →
Guardianships
wrote 1 year ago: What is a guardian? A guardian is a person, association or corporation appointed by a probate court … more →
Small Biz Owners: attorney gives top 3 planning tips to manage your business
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wrote 1 year ago: I was reading a Biz Journals article the other day about the percentage of microbusinesses (10 emplo … more →
"A PERILOUS MISTAKE" IN HANDLING FIDUCIARY MATTERS
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wrote 1 year ago: Lawyers in my district are aware that I have begun cracking down on the handling of estates, guardia … more →
ICLE PROBATE LAW & ESTATE PLANNING CERTIFICATION
wrote 1 year ago: I just wrapped up attending several days of intensive training that allowed me to renew my ICLE Prob … more →
FIVE TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR PROBATE PRACTICE
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wrote 2 years ago: Always accompany the executor, administrator, guardian or conservator to the bank or other financial … more →
CHECKLIST FOR DOING AN ACCOUNTING IN A PROBATE MATTER
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wrote 2 years ago: _____ State the time period covered by the accounting, starting with the date of the last accounting … more →
