Category Archives: Trust, Estate, and Probate Litigation
The Importance of Hiring a Trust Attorney for Tax Planning and Asset Protection
When it comes to protecting your loved ones and planning for your estate, it is essential to have a trust attorney on your side. Hiring…
What is Probate?
Probate is a legal process that takes place after someone dies. This process involves settling the deceased’s estate and distributing their assets to their heirs…
Mediation vs. Litigation
There are several different ways of settling a legal conflict, such as a family law matter or a personal injury case. Your attorney will help…
How Can Setting Up a Trust Have Tax Benefits For My Beneficiary?
The majority of people set up a will to have their assets distributed as per their wishes on their demise. With that said, you may…
Why Is A Special Needs Trust Different Than An Ordinary Trust?
Special needs trusts ensure that beneficiaries with disability continue receiving important government benefits after obtaining an inheritance from their family. Supplemental or special needs trust…
How Can I Protect My Inheritance From Excessive Inheritance Taxes?
Planning an inheritance is an emotional process. You are likely to reflect on how far you have come and the legacy you have built. Naturally,…
Why Should I Have A Trust And Will For My Kids?
Trust funds are legal entities established for holding assets that benefit specific individuals or organizations. Children are commonly named as beneficiaries in wills and trust…
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Estate Planning: Things to Do Before You Die
As seen on Credit.com: Estate planning is the process of establishing a framework to manage your assets upon death, disability or incapacity. It involves…
Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney LLP Announces expansion with Opening of Indian Wells office
Coachella Valley’s Largest Law Firm Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney LLP (“SBEMP”), the Coachella Valley’s largest law firm and one of the largest and fastest…
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