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Category: Estate Planning

Probate: What You Need to Know

Posted on February 1, 2023 by michellepyatt
Probate: What You Need to Know

Probate sounds expensive and complicated, but it is simply a standard legal procedure formalizing how assets pass from a deceased person’s estate to their chosen beneficiaries or heirs. Whether or not you require probate depends on the type of property… Read more »

The Benefits of Living Trusts for Seniors

Posted on January 11, 2023 by michellepyatt
The Benefits of Living Trusts for Seniors

It’s unfortunate that seniors can be targets for financial abuse and scams. Sadly, the elderly are often taken advantage of by strangers — and sometimes even their own family members. That’s why it’s important that planning is in place to… Read more »

An Overview of the Fiduciary’s Role

Posted on December 21, 2022 by michellepyatt
An Overview of the Fiduciary’s Role

Family members or friends may ask you to act as their power of attorney. Your person may be planning for when they might become unable to take care of their affairs. For example, they might become disabled or incapacitated, and… Read more »

A Guide to Legal Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease

Posted on December 14, 2022 by michellepyatt
A Guide to Legal Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease

Over 5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and there is no cure. Projections by the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org) are that by 2050 more than 14 million Americans will suffer from this disease. What can you do if you are… Read more »

The Process of Probate Entails the Transfer of Property

Posted on December 7, 2022 by michellepyatt
The Process of Probate Entails the Transfer of Property

During probate, the will of a deceased individual is authenticated, assets are reviewed, debts are paid, taxes are collected, and assets are distributed to heirs. Legally, probate is the process of authenticating the will of a deceased person, reviewing their… Read more »

Planning Your Estate: What You Need to Know

Posted on November 30, 2022 by michellepyatt
Planning Your Estate: What You Need to Know

While estate planning may seem exclusive to the very rich, an estate is simply the aggregate of property that an individual owns, and nearly everyone owns something. Property ownership includes individual as well as jointly owned bank accounts, stocks and… Read more »

What Are the Circumstances Under Which Disinheriting a Child Becomes a Mistake?

Posted on November 23, 2022 by michellepyatt
What Are the Circumstances Under Which Disinheriting a Child Becomes a Mistake?

Property or money inheritance is generally treated equally by most parents. But sometimes, parents intentionally choose to not leave anything to a child, and the reasons for doing so may vary. One reason could be that a child who is… Read more »

Elder Law and Estate Planning: How They Differ

Posted on November 9, 2022 by michellepyatt
Elder Law and Estate Planning: How They Differ

Estate planning and elder law differ from each other when it comes to planning for your future financial affairs and health care needs. Estate planning and elder law also have some similarities. Even though these two types of law are… Read more »

Powers of Attorney and Becoming an Adult

Posted on October 26, 2022 by michellepyatt
Powers of Attorney and Becoming an Adult

As your child turns 18 (in most states), it might be hard to envision that the little child you once relied on for everything is now an adult. Now your child is free to vote, marry, apply for a credit… Read more »

What Happens to an Inheritance When the Beneficiary Dies?

Posted on October 19, 2022 by michellepyatt
What Happens to an Inheritance When the Beneficiary Dies?

Upon a beneficiary’s death, who receives his or her estate? You may be wondering whether if you leave property to your brother Jim, but he dies before you, would his kids inherit the property in his place? The answer is,… Read more »

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As a lawyer, Mary Ebb combines extensive legal experience with an intimate understanding of the personal side of estate planning and elder law. She has been through many of these situations herself. She knows how difficult it can be to make the right decisions, and she is here to give you the guidance and insight you need to make sound choices for you and your loved ones.

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great lawyer She is very amazing, nice and very understanding. She hS worked with me everytime i needed her to and has helped me understand everything.

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How Mary Ebb Helped Me Draw Up a Will and Establish a Trust Mary Ebb was very helpful to me in drawing up my will, establishing a trust, and in setting forth my wishes about end of life medical care.... Read more »

Richard

Mary helped me with my Will, Medical paperwork and getting the ownership information corrected on my home. I was very pleased with Mary’s work and timeliness. Many things developed that were not her fault, but she handled them for me... Read more »

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