The individual named as the executor in a Will is entrusted with the assets of the individual who drafted the Will after the individual dies. The executor has responsibilities with regard to administrating the estate, accounting for its assets, paying taxes, distributing the assets of the estate, and dealing with a variety of other issues. … [Read more...]
Litigating Issues Involving Wills And Other Assets Taking Advantage Of The Elderly and Infirm – Part I
In some societies as parents and other loved ones grow older, the level of respect and help provided to them by their children and other loved ones increases. Sometimes, however, loved ones who are sickly or suffer from Alzheimer’s disease are taken advantage of for financial gain. Examples of inappropriate actions where individuals seek to enrich … [Read more...]
Naming An Executor In Your Will – Part I
The executor of a will is the person who is in charge of handling your funeral arrangements, paying the bills which accrued prior to your death or related to your funeral, gathering your assets, filing tax returns when appropriate, and seeing to it your assets are distributed to the appropriate beneficiaries pursuant to the terms of your will. So … [Read more...]
Naming An Executor In Your Will – Part II
There are a number of duties and responsibilities an executor has. Here is a list of some of these duties: resolve disputes among family members; handle funeral arrangements for the deceased; hire the attorney for the estate; preserve, collect and value the estate’s assets; cooperate with the attorney for the estate in … [Read more...]
Estate Litigation
When someone dies their assets become the property of their estate. If the person who dies has a will, the individual in charge of carrying out the terms of the will is called an executor. The will names the person who will serve as executor. The will usually names an alternate executor if the first named executor is unable to serve. Will … [Read more...]
After a Loved One Passes
Losing a loved one can be an extremely difficult experience. In some situations after your loved one passes, their next of kin is called upon to supervise the estate of the deceased. After the funeral takes place, the individual charged with handling the estate of the deceased has to first find the assets and gather them together within the … [Read more...]
Wills Litigation
Please click on the link below to watch today's video blog: https://youtu.be/3Aqjn2mJVQA Elliot S. Schlissel is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Elliot and his attorneys have more than 100 years of combined legal experience handling all aspects of estate planning and estate litigation. Please call to schedule a … [Read more...]
