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Colleen C. McCulloch

Real Estate, Wills & Probate, Estate Planning, Bankruptcy
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Nathan J. Chill

Family Law, Corporate, Elder Law, Estate Planning
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John B. Carrico

Criminal, Estate Planning, Family Law, Personal Injury
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Paul O. Clay

Real Estate, Estate Planning
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John J. Polak

Estate Planning, Pension & Benefits, Family Law, Insurance
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  42 Years

Jane E. Harkins

Estate Planning, Family Law, Products Liability, Medical Malpractice
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  32 Years

Robert N File

Real Estate, Litigation, Estate Planning, Insurance
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  45 Years

William Henry File

Mediation, Estate Planning, Corporate, Banking & Finance
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  44 Years

Lonnie C. Simmons

Real Estate, Estate Planning, Employment, Family Law
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  42 Years

Truman Griffith

Litigation, Estate Planning, Family Law, Personal Injury
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LEGAL TERMS

CONSERVATOR

Someone appointed by a judge to oversee the affairs of an incapacitated person. A conservator who manages financial affairs is often called a 'conservator of th... (more...)
Someone appointed by a judge to oversee the affairs of an incapacitated person. A conservator who manages financial affairs is often called a 'conservator of the estate.' One who takes care of personal matters, such as healthcare and living arrangements, is known as a 'conservator of the person.' Sometimes, one conservator is appointed to handle all these tasks. Depending on where you live, a conservator may also be called a guardian, committee or curator.

DEED OF TRUST

See trust deed.

ESTATE PLANNING

The art of continuing to prosper when you're alive, and passing your property to your loved ones with a minimum of fuss and expense after you die. Planning your... (more...)
The art of continuing to prosper when you're alive, and passing your property to your loved ones with a minimum of fuss and expense after you die. Planning your estate may involve making a will, living trust, healthcare directives, durable power of attorney for finances or other documents.

EXECUTOR

The person named in a will to handle the property of someone who has died. The executor collects the property, pays debts and taxes, and then distributes what's... (more...)
The person named in a will to handle the property of someone who has died. The executor collects the property, pays debts and taxes, and then distributes what's left, as specified in the will. The executor also handles any probate court proceedings and notifies people and organizations of the death. Also called personal representatives.

BEQUEATH

A legal term sometimes used in wills that means 'leave' -- for example, 'I bequeath my garden tools to my brother-in-law, Buster Jenkins.'

ABSTRACT OF TRUST

A condensed version of a living trust document, which leaves out details of what is in the trust and the identity of the beneficiaries. You can show an abstract... (more...)
A condensed version of a living trust document, which leaves out details of what is in the trust and the identity of the beneficiaries. You can show an abstract of trust to a financial organization or other institution to prove that you have established a valid living trust, without revealing specifics that you want to keep private. In some states, this document is called a 'certification of trust.'

HOLOGRAPHIC WILL

A will that is completely handwritten, dated and signed by the person making it. Holographic wills are generally not witnessed. Although it's legal in many stat... (more...)
A will that is completely handwritten, dated and signed by the person making it. Holographic wills are generally not witnessed. Although it's legal in many states, making a holographic will is never advised except as a last resort.

LIFE BENEFICIARY

A person who receives benefits, under a trust or by will, for his or her lifetime. For an example, see AB trust.

IRREVOCABLE TRUST

A permanent trust. Once you create it, it cannot be revoked, amended or changed in any way.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

IN RE JAMES

... 885, 575 SE2d 864 (2002). Therefore, the HPS found no violation by Respondent of Rule 1.9(a). The DeFrances case involved an estate lawyer who met briefly with a testator who had a will, but who ultimately did not utilize the lawyer's estate planning services. ...

Rosier v. Rosier

... At his deposition, Mr. Miller stated that he consulted with Stearl Rosier and Robert Lee Rosier about estate planning. ... Further, the property transfers were made to effectuate estate planning, as opposed to part of an attempt to defraud his wife. ...