The Probate Court deals with legal matters such as estates, guardianships and wills.
Probate lawyers are often hired to manage probate courts.
In many cases, probate cases can be considered with or without a will.
If there is a will, the probate court is responsible for determining the authenticity of the document and the mental stability of the person who signed it.
Without a will, the probate court distributes the property of the deceased among his next of kin.
AB trust is a joint trust created by a married couple; after the death of one of the spouses, the trust is divided into the survivor’s part (Trust A) and the bypass part (Decedent’s Trust or Trust B).
The agency, if necessary, allows any person or entity to act on behalf of another person when the beneficiary cannot explicitly give permission to do so.
A generation skip trust (GST) is a legally binding arrangement whereby assets are passed on to the grantor’s grandchildren or anyone 37.5 years younger, bypassing the grantor’s next generation of children.
Annuity preservation trusts (GRAT) are estate planning instruments in which the grantor freezes assets in a trust from which they receive an annual income.
A Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPA) is a legal document that gives a specific person the right to speak with others and make decisions on your behalf regarding your health, treatment, and care.