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What Is the Process of Estate Administration?

Posted on June 7, 2023 by michellepyatt
What Is the Process of Estate Administration?

The estate administration process involves managing a deceased person’s assets and distributing them to their beneficiaries. This process typically includes identifying and inventorying the decedent’s assets, paying debts and taxes, and distributing any remaining assets to the beneficiaries named in… Read more »

Do-it-Yourself Estate Planning: The Perils

Posted on May 24, 2023 by michellepyatt
Do-it-Yourself Estate Planning: The Perils

Do-it-yourself estate planning may seem like a cost-saving option. However, it can be costly in the end, both financially and in terms of family well-being. Estate planning involves important decisions about how your assets will be distributed after you die… Read more »

Guardianships: Protecting Your Finances and Right to Vote

Posted on May 17, 2023 by michellepyatt
Guardianships: Protecting Your Finances and Right to Vote

All US citizens have the fundamental right to vote, but if you become a ward through a guardianship process, you may lose that right. You could also lose control of your finances to someone you don’t fully trust. By nominating… Read more »

Does the Probate Attorney Represent the Executor or Estate Heirs?

Posted on May 3, 2023 by michellepyatt
Does the Probate Attorney Represent the Executor or Estate Heirs?

It is essential at the beginning of the probate process to know the role of the lawyer, regardless of whether you are the Executor or an heir. One of the biggest sources of conflict in probating the estate is understanding… Read more »

Probate: What You Need to Know

Posted on April 19, 2023 by michellepyatt
Probate: What You Need to Know

The right estate planning can minimize or eliminate probate, but sometimes it’s necessary, despite the stigma associated with it. In reality, most heirs will have to navigate the probate process to some degree after losing a loved one. Understanding what… Read more »

The Difference Between Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts

Posted on April 5, 2023 by michellepyatt
The Difference Between Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts

For estate planning purposes, revocable and irrevocable trusts are the most common types. While there is some similarity, these two major categories of trusts have different purposes in your estate plan. Both can substitute for a last will and testament… Read more »

What a Divorce Means for Estate Planning

Posted on March 22, 2023 by michellepyatt
What a Divorce Means for Estate Planning

Divorce can be a difficult process. It is a stressful and emotional experience. There are many factors to consider that may also change over time. For younger couples, children are likely a top concern. For older couples, a long-term home,… Read more »

A Tax on Generation-Skipping Transfers

Posted on March 15, 2023 by michellepyatt
A Tax on Generation-Skipping Transfers

In the US, generation-skipping transfer (GST) is the US government’s tax on transfers of property that skip a generation. Its primary design is to prevent wealthier individuals from avoiding estate and gift taxes by transferring large amounts of assets to… Read more »

An Overview of the Workings of a Will

Posted on March 1, 2023 by michellepyatt
An Overview of the Workings of a Will

According to Care.com’s estate planning survey, 57% of U.S. adults don’t have a Will. The survey found that participants were more likely or less likely to have a Will depending on issues such as age, race, and education. For example,… Read more »

Avoid These Inheritance Mistakes

Posted on February 22, 2023 by michellepyatt
Avoid These Inheritance Mistakes

Experiencing the loss of a loved one can be emotionally draining. Receiving an inheritance and dealing with the death of a loved one brings mixed emotions. The loss of a loved one is sad but the influx of funds can… 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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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 »

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