No. An estate is not eligible to file for bankruptcy protection under the United States Bankruptcy Code. As explained in In Re Taplin, 641 B.R.
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No. An estate is not eligible to file for bankruptcy protection under the United States Bankruptcy Code. As explained in In Re Taplin, 641 B.R.
How to Recover Bitcoin for an Estate
When someone passes away owning Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency, the recovery process can be difficult or impossible. As a personal representative or executor of an
How Does a Non Party Object to a Subpoena Duces Tecum in Florida on Grounds of Privilege?
Parties in a case can send each other document production requests, under the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 1.350. Objections can be made, and
Florida Probate Guide
No Contest Clauses in Will Contests in Florida
Does Florida Recognize No Contest Clauses? No. Florida is one of the few states that does not recognize no contest clauses in will contests and
How to Probate a Will in Florida
Types of Probate Administration in Florida Florida has four basic types of probate proceedings: Formal administration Summary administration Disposition of personal property without administration Ancillary
The Complete Guide To Creditor Claims In Florida Probate
A creditor claim in Florida probate is a claim filed by a person or entity (a “creditor”) that the decedent owed money to at the
California Probate Guide
What Is A Heggstad Petition In California Probate?
A Heggstad petition in California probate is used when real property was not transferred into a trust before decedent’s death, but should have been. The
A person who is gravely disabled as a result of a mental health disorder can become the subject of a conservatorship under California’s Lanterman-Petris-Short Act
California Appeals Court Offers Textbook Example Of How a Fiduciary Should Not Proceed
In Friend v. Farrant, an August 2, 2021 opinion from the California Second Appellate District, the appellate court issued a cautionary opinion about how a
Texas Probate Guide
In In re the Guardianship of Fairley, a March 4, 2022 opinion, the Texas Supreme Court held that a technical defect in personal service on
Statute of Limitations in Texas Probate
Failing to pay attention to the statute of limitations and deadlines and timelines in Texas probate disputes can end your case before it ever begins.
Service Provisions Of Texas Estates Code Do Not Only Apply In Estate Proceedings
The Texas Estates Code, sections 505.001, et. seq., contains provisions for service on a foreign corporate fiduciary. A foreign corporate fiduciary is a corporate fiduciary
New York Probate Guide
How To Probate A New York City Taxi And Limousine Commission Medallion
What is a New York City Taxicab Medallion? The New York City taxicab industry was historically highly regulated – the most important regulation being a
No Contest Clauses in New York Wills
No contest clauses in New York wills are valid under New York law. What is a “no contest” clause in a will? A “no contest”
Foreign Wills In New York Probate
A foreign will is a will that is executed in another state or another country. A foreign will can be admitted to probate in New
Ohio Probate Guide
Ohio Power of Attorney Act Prohibits Self Dealing
The Ohio Power of Attorney Act Prohibits Self Dealing Transactions A. “Hot Powers” A power of attorney is a written instrument authorizing an agent, known
Ohio Executor Or Administrator Has Three Months From Appointment To Present Claim To Probate Court
In In Re Estate of Gates, a March 31, 2022 opinion, the Ohio appellate court distinguished between the deadline for an executor or administrator to
Ohio Changes To Rules Applicable To Guardianships Go Into Effect On July 1, 2022
Changes to several of the Ohio rules applicable to guardianships go into effect on July 1, 2022. The amendments to the Rules of Superintendence of
