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Wyoming

How Do You Make a Valid Will In Wyoming?

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California

The Power of Revocation Includes the Power of Modification Under California Law – Unless the Trust Provides Otherwise

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Texas

How To Remove an Estate Executor In Texas

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Vermont

How Do You Make a Valid Will In Vermont?

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New York

When Does The New York Surrogate’s Court Have Personal Jurisdiction Over a Trustee?

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401(k)

Can an Estate Sue To Enforce a Contractual Waiver By a Former Spouse After Distribution Of ERISA-Governed 401(k) Proceeds?

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Oklahoma

Does Divorce Revoke a Will In Oklahoma?

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Florida

How To Speed Up Probate Administration In Florida

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Texas

When Is Someone “Unsuitable” To Serve As Independent Executor Of a Texas Estate?

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Florida

Florida Court Determines Children Are Intended Beneficiaries In Trust Construction Dispute

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Georgia

Who Can Serve As a Personal Representative In Georgia?

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California

Decedent’s Children Hit a Wall In California Probate Court: Undue Influence Presumption Applied To Declare Home Community Property

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Texas

Brother Had Standing Under Texas Slayer Statute To Seek Declaration Regarding Rights To Insurance Proceeds

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South Dakota

How Do You Make a Valid Will In South Dakota?

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New Jersey

Who Has Priority To Be Appointed as Administrator of a New Jersey Estate?

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Georgia

Dealing With Probate Creditor Claims In Georgia

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New York

Deadline To File Surviving Spouse Election Tolled Under New York Covid-19 Executive Order

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Texas

Does a Texas Trustee Need To Be Represented By a Licensed Attorney?

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California

California Appeals Court Offers Textbook Example Of How a Fiduciary Should Not Proceed

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South Dakota

South Dakota Supreme Court – Trust Beneficiaries Lack Standing To Bring Creditor Claim Against Estate

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Rhode Island

How Do You Make a Valid Will In Rhode Island?

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Florida

Florida’s Third District Holds Vicarious Liability Claims Against Estate Time Barred Under Creditor Claim Probate Statutes and Certifies Conflict With the Fourth

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North Dakota

How Do You Make a Valid Will In North Dakota?

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Oklahoma

In What Order Are Debts Paid In Oklahoma Probate?

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Texas

Texas Appellate Court Addresses Partition and Turnover of Community Property Held By Surviving Spouse

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New York

Conflicting Evidence Of Due Execution and Undue Influence In New York Will Contest

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Florida

A Review Of Testamentary Capacity In Florida