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AdminLisa Wexler, GOP Candidate For Weston-Westport Probate JudgeThe Daily VoiceProbate court is a place where you have the opportunity to help people at their most vulnerable, when they are grieving or stressed about a family situation. The probate judge is in a unique position to resolve conflicts before they escalate, prevent … and more »
Do you need a trust? It depends on your estate planning goalsAppleton Post CrescentTrusts can provide an array of benefits, leaving your assets managed by those you choose, with the privacy you want. Whether you need a trust or the type of trust you need is something you should discuss with an estate planning professional … Read more
ESTATE PLANNING: Spouses need to plan toonwitimes.comA: This is probably the biggest misconception when it comes to estate planning for couples. People assume because they are married, the surviving spouse gets everything. I get to have this conversation frequently. This misconception probably comes from …Matt Wallace: Planning for second marriages can be trickyPort Huron Times Herald … Read more
Weston Probate Judge Candidate Kieran Costello Answers QuestionsThe Daily VoiceAn effective Probate Judge should have a thorough knowledge of the law and a great sense of compassion. The role of the Probate Judge is to assist families facing challenging life events. I have dedicated my entire professional career to helping …
A Message of Caution from the Edgefield Co. Probate CourtEdgefieldadvertiserIt has come to the Court's attention that a scam may be circulating under the guise that it is associated with the Probate Court. Apparently, someone is making telephone calls to those who have recently lost a family member. The caller represents …
Horry County tightens access to probate recordsThe StateCONWAY, S.C. — Horry County has tightened rules for seeing probate court files after documents from a case involving a Myrtle Beach city councilman went missing. The Sun News reports (http://bit.ly/1dsWEf1 ) the documents concerned a case alleging … and more »
Election '13: Costello vs. Wexler for probate judgeWestport-NewsThe duties and responsibilities of a probate judge are many and varied and include: Probating wills and the administration of estates; overseeing testamentary and living trusts, determining title to real and personal property, and interpreting he …Letter: 'Costello Best Choice for Probate Judge'Patch.com all 3 news articles »
Your Estate Plan Ruined My RetirementWealthManagement.comWe would like to first apologize for such a strong title, but unfortunately, we've seen at least a dozen situations in the past year in which changes made to existing variable annuities during the estate-planning process have negatively impacted …
YOUR PRACTICE-Who is family when it comes to estate planning?Reuters"It's almost like an 'aha' moment when they start to think about estate planning," says Roger Hobby, president of Wilmington Trust's northeast division. When a matriarch and patriarch come into his office to talk about their money, one of the first … and more »
Estate Planning Dangers to AvoidFinancial-Planning.comFor high-net-worth families, estate plans are rarely simple. Relationships may be complicated, and estate and tax laws change over the years. As a result, plans usually become more involved over time. Even if they are filled with features that made …