Of serious concern is the number of accountants who I talk to who tell me their clients have no will. Reason dictates that if they have enough to have some someone do their taxes, they should make plans for the inevitability of death. Remember, it was...
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One thing to discuss with us is the possible impact of nursing home costs on beloved ones assets being avoided by using special instruments. Things like special powers of appointment can be used when necessary to not force right now the beloved giving...
I had a case come in recently that involved having to open up an estate 3 years after death. Legal requirement is that when that amount of time has passed, a formal petition to probate the estate must be done. This involves more cost, the requirement...
Why do you feel a "calling" to this type of law? Because of my own experiences. My sister died in a plane crash at age 24. She had a will because she owned a house and was married. My mother left no estate. It was planned that way. We tore...
What does "Probate Administration" mean? It means processing the affairs of a decedent. It may be through a will, or not. There may be land and/or trusts involved. It could be insolvent; some have it that way on purpose. Probate administration...
The Law Office of Alexander Matulewicz is now officially concentrating on Probate Administration. Death is inevitable. As certain as taxes. When this tragedy strikes, you need a sound, experienced hand to help you to navigate through the probate...
This office has gone up against attorneys with the top lawyer ratings, who were featured in Super Lawyers for Will Contests. In my client's opinion, we were successful because the stress, strain and cost of a will contest was avoided. This area of...
The reason this office seeks to specialize in probate administration is because this area contains 2 dimensions: (1) the legal work necessary; (2) helping all family members through the grief cycle (anger, denial, negotiation, acceptance) that can...
One special area of this section of law is the will contest. Although rare, they do happen. A vital item to note is there are prompt deadlines for contesting wills and affidavits that have to be prepared promptly as well. Our office has inside...
The key issue for people with any means is – what are the tax implications of someone’s estate; and how can I make sure when I’m gone things will be distributed in the way I choose. The simpler the instrument, the better off you are....
