Skip to contentWestport-Weston probate judge race features two attorneysThe Weston Forumdemocrat-donkey-republican-elephant There will be a special election for the Westport/Weston probate judge on the November ballot. With the retirement of Probate Judge Kevin O'Grady, local attorneys Lisa Wexler (R) and Kieran Costello (D) are the …Letter: Wexler has skills, compassion for courtWestport-News all 2 news articles »
The probate process continuedMyCentralJersey.comLast time, a will had been presented to the Surrogate's office for probate. Since it was “self-proving,” none of those who witnessed the testator's signature had to be present. Not surprisingly, a fee must be paid to the clerk. The exact amount depends …
Beginning September 27th, local Attorney John Ambrecht of Ambrecht & Associates and other legal experts from around California will join together to teach an intensive two-day State-certified online course aimed at qualifying more California …
While it may seem unreasonably early to raise the specter of the next season, the truth is it’s going to fly by faster than you think. It’s always better to be prepared, which means coming up with a plan if you don’t have one or checking in with your plan if you do. While most … Read more
Statistically speaking, sales and rentals tend to fall over the fall and winter months. There is likely very little you can do as a real estate investment professional to counteract that trend overall because there are very valid reasons why people don’t like moving in the winter. However, there are a few things you can … Read more
“Protecting clients and their families from taxation and avoiding both probate and legal conflicts at death is far more complex than most people realize,” Ambrecht said. “Simply putting your assets in a trust is not always enough.
Brown vetoes bill to halt probate 'fee on fee' gougingSan Jose Mercury NewsAfter years in court, Danny Reed won his fight to protect his savings from a court-appointed trustee and team of lawyers, but on Tuesday a bill intended to help others like the San Jose disabled man stopped short on the governor's desk. Gov. … Read more
Noozhawk Attorney John Ambrecht to Help Lead Online Probate Certification CourseNoozhawkBeginning this Friday, local attorney John Ambrecht of Ambrecht & Associates and other legal experts from around California will join together to teach an intensive two-day, state-certified online course aimed at qualifying more California estate …
How to escape an estate-planning trustMarketWatch (blog)A year ago at this time, thousands of comfortable-but-not-crazy-rich Americans found themselves scrambling to set up trusts that could spare their heirs from estate taxes. Now, many of them are realizing they needn't have bothered, and in some cases … and more »
Estate planning for death Carissa Giebel column: Estate planning for death, disability Green Bay Press Gazette …. • As power of attorney or trustee, the assets are not yours. You are safeguarding them for an incapacitated person while they are living. Until the assets are distributed after this person dies, you are safeguarding them for … Read more