When an individual passes away, their assets must be distributed to their named heirs or beneficiaries. The beneficiaries may be designated as a co-owner or a beneficiary, or the assets will pass to ...

Explore Letters of Administration, including its definition, circumstances, the parties involved, process, and pros and cons.

When it comes to estate planning, a global lifestyle can create unexpected complications. Different nations have their own ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

The rules governing private foundations are extensive, but the thorniest restrictions are arguably those surrounding self-dealing. Treasury Regulations Section 53.4941(d)-1(b)(3) prohibit PFs from ...

In a groundbreaking decision that could reshape the landscape of California estate law, the Court of Appeal in the Second District Division Four has ruled in favor of trustee David Henry Simon, ...

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trustate, the trailblazing leader in trusts and estates management, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking expansion to its already industry-defining software. Trustate ...