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What is an Estate’s Personal Representative, and How is One Appointed?
A personal representative is the individual appointed by the Court to oversee the management of a decedent’s estate. Their duties often include simple tasks such as bill pay, but also sometimes include the difficult duty of marshaling, locating, and organizing, the decedent’s property. This individual typically works closely with an attorney who helps them throughout the probate process.
In Estate Planning, What is the Reason for Tension over Control vs. Tax Planning and other Long-Term Benefits?
Estate planning is often a struggle between giving up control and receiving tax savings or other long-term benefits.
How Can I Incorporate Charitable Giving into My Estate Plan?
There are many ways to include charitable giving in your estate plan.
I’m Always being asked by My Doctor or the Hospital if I have Advance Directive Documents. What is this?
What are Advance Directive Documents?
How Do I Get Started on My Estate Planning?
The best way to start working on your estate plan is to make an appointment with an estate planning attorney. As part of your preparation for your upcoming appointment, the attorney may provide you with a questionnaire that asks you about your assets and your family.





