Tips of the Trade: North to Alaska for an Ante-Mortem Probate.
Nine states have enacted legislation expressly authorizing ante-mortem proceedings to validate a will, a trust, or both.
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IF CALIFORNIA IS GOING TO ADOPT AN ELECTRONIC WILLS STATUTE, HERE ARE SOME QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER IN ADVANCE
Before proposals for a California statute governing electronic wills, there are questions to be considered.
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California’s Statutory Will Needs An Update To Keep Up With Duke
California’s Statutory Will needs to be updated. The current California Statutory Will form became law in 1991, when Pete Wilson was governor.
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When a Pandemic Catches You and Your Estate Plan Off Guard
Pandemics and Estate Planning: A Worthy Watch. Please click on the link to read the article “When a Pandemic Catches ...
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Executive Summary of the Stimulus Bills for COVID-19
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) Over the last ...
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The Secure Act
The SECURE Act – Changes to Regulations for Distribution of Inherited IRAs Effective January 1, 2020, the SECURE Act changes ...
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Planning for the Next Generation of Families
Plans for the Next Generation of Families Hughes & Pizzuto attorney K.C. Thompson, in his 45th year of practicing law, has ...
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Basics Of Administering A Probate
What Does “Probate” Mean? Basically, a “probate” is a court proceeding that is needed to transfer assets when someone passes ...
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ACTEC Elects Ralph E. Hughes
Hughes & Pizzuto is pleased to announce that Ralph E. Hughes has been elected as a fellow to the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC).
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What Role Should A Court-Appointed Attorney Play When Representing An Incapacitated Client?
Is The Attorney To Be An Advocate For The Client’s Interests? When an incapacitated adult, or an allegedly incapacitated adult, ...
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