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Limited Inheritance in Unusual Circumstances

State statutes of descent and distribution are usually supplemented by other statutes or court rulings that limit or prohibit inheritance in unusual circumstances. This article discusses some of those unusual circumstances.More...

The Natural Objects of One's Bounty - III

This article is the third part of a three-part series describing the traditional names for the various members of one's family.More...

Will Contests -- Fraud, Mistake, Revocation

Fraud will occur when the testator makes or signs a will as the result of having been willfully deceived as to the nature or the contents of his will or as to some facts that bear upon the disposition of his property. Mistake is the same, but without the willful deceit by a third person. More...

Making Final Arrangements -- Ceremonies

When formulating your estate plan, you should contemplate body disposal and ceremonies. Writing out a statement of your preferences will likely save money and save your loved ones from additional heartache. Typically, at least one ceremony occurs when a person dies. Sometimes several ceremonies are held, either before or after burial or cremation. Most loved ones are likely to be comforted by attending a ceremony that reflects the wishes and personality of the deceased person.More...

Beneficiaries -- Types of Professional Advisers

Receiving an inheritance calls for two basic activities that should be discussed and handled with an attorney: reviewing the estate closing to insure that the decedent's wishes were carried out and preparing a beneficiary's own will or living trust so that his new assets will be protected. If a beneficiary already uses an attorney for general personal and business advice, he should find out if she is familiar with estate planning. If not, the attorney should be asked for a reference.More...