James R Barnes

James R Barnes's Legal Guides (95)

Albany, NY

Estate planning Lawyer at Albany, NY

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law ... +2 more

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If my estate will be subject to federal and/or state estate taxes, is an A-B trust the best possible planning technique?

Jun 19, 2011

If my estate will be subject to federal and/or state estate taxes, is an A-B trust the best possible planning technique?...

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Why might I create a supplemental needs trust, when I could create a trust with full discretion to the trustee?

Jun 19, 2011

Why might I create a supplemental needs trust, when I could create a trust with full discretion to the trustee?...

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If a person has a revocable living trust, what happens when they die? How long does it take to settle the estate?

Jun 19, 2011

If a person has a revocable living trust, what happens when they die? How long does it take to settle the estate?...

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What should be considered for estate planning if a parent or a loved one is residing in a skilled nursing facility?

Jun 19, 2011

What should be considered for estate planning if a parent or a loved one is residing in a skilled nursing facility?...

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How do I marshal assets as executor (personal representative) or administrator of a will?

Mar 20, 2011

How do I marshal assets as executor (personal representative) or administrator of a will?...

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What authority do I have as executor (personal representative) or administrator to manage the estate's assets?

Mar 20, 2011

What authority do I have as executor (personal representative) or administrator to manage the estate's assets?...

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Is the executor (personal representative) or administrator of a will entitled to be paid?

Mar 20, 2011

Is the executor (personal representative) or administrator of a will entitled to be paid?...

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Must an executor (personal representative) hire an attorney?

Mar 20, 2011

Must an executor (personal representative) hire an attorney?...

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Does an executor (personal representative) get paid?

Mar 20, 2011

Does an executor (personal representative) get paid?...

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Does the person named in a will as executor (personal representative) have to serve?

Mar 20, 2011

Does the person named in a will as executor (personal representative) have to serve?...

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