Contents of a California Probate or Trust Accounting
Dec 20, 2010
An accounting is a formal declaration of the trust (or estate, if its a probate accounting) assets and liabilities, including income and expenses, of a particular period of time. California probate co...
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So I'm a Trustee: How Much Should I be Paid?
Nov 08, 2010
Typically, a trust wont specify how much a trustee should be paid for their effort. And yet, unless waived by the settlor, or specifically established by settlor, successor trustees have a right to rea...
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A Beginner's Overview of International Trusts
Oct 28, 2010
PURPOSES OF AN INTERNATIONAL TRUST
There are two main purposes of an international trust for U.S. citizens. The first is to combine domestic and offshore assets into a unified estate plan with a commo...
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Advance Planning for High-Net-Worth Clients
Jun 28, 2010
The estate tax is scheduled to return in 2011, with estates over $1,000,000 being taxed at 55%. The good news is thata combination of low interest rates, low gift tax rates, and lowered asset valuation...
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3 Estate Planning Reminders for the Recently Divorced
Jun 15, 2010
Update your Life Insurance Designation A divorced person needs to make sure that he/she updates the life insurance beneficiary designations following the completion of the divorce. If you nominates a...
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Estate Planning Checklist
Jun 15, 2010
Estate Planning begins with the following steps:
1. List your Assets: Make a list of everything you own, including all bank accounts, investments, real estate, insurance policies, and any other valuab...
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The Six Duties and Liabilities of the Personal Representative under the California Probate Code
Jun 08, 2010
Managing Trust Assets Be prudent; keep assets separate; earn income from the assets, if possible; observe legal restrictions on asset management. Inventory of Estate Property Locate the property; det...
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Three Famous Estates Gone Awry
Jun 07, 2010
Marilyn Monroe When Ms. Monroe passed away, she left a $1.5M estate. Administration of her estate took 18 years, cost $1,000,000 in fees. After payment of her $400,000 in debts, only $100,000 of th...
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Five Concerns of Estate Planning Clients
Jun 07, 2010
Minor Children Parents of minor children want to make sure that responsible parties are prepared to step in and raise their children if they cannot. They will want to appoint a Guardian of the Perso...
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The Seven Components of Your California Estate Plan
Jun 04, 2010
Revocable Living Trust A living trust, also known as a Revocable Living Trust or a Family Trust, is a legal document that holds title or ownership to your real property and assets. In the event of y...
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