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1. Thomas LaPorte North Andover, MA
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  McGeorge School of Law, J.D. 1994
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Andrew C. Bauer

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Brian C. Kelly

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Robert B. Welts

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Jody S. Wilbert

Elder Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate, Guardianships & Conservatorships

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Donald H. Sienkiewicz

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DOWER AND CURTESY

A surviving spouse's right to receive a set portion of the deceased spouse's estate -- usually one-third to one-half. Dower (not to be confused with a 'dowry') ... (more...)

A surviving spouse's right to receive a set portion of the deceased spouse's estate -- usually one-third to one-half. Dower (not to be confused with a 'dowry') refers to the portion to which a surviving wife is entitled, while curtesy refers to what a man may claim. Until recently, these amounts differed in a number of states. However, because discrimination on the basis of sex is now illegal in most cases, most states have abolished dower and curtesy and generally provide the same benefits regardless of sex -- and this amount is often known simply as the statutory share. Under certain circumstances, a living spouse may not be able to sell or convey property that is subject to the other spouse's dower and curtesy or statutory share rights.

TESTAMENTARY TRUST

A trust created by a will, effective only upon the death of the willmaker.

CHARITABLE TRUST

Any trust designed to make a substantial gift to a charity and also achieve income and estate tax savings for the person who creates the trust (the grantor).

PUBLISHED WORK

An original work of authorship that is considered published for purposes of copyright law. A work is 'published' when it is first made available to the public o... (more...)

An original work of authorship that is considered published for purposes of copyright law. A work is 'published' when it is first made available to the public on an unrestricted basis. It is thus possible to display a work, or distribute it with restrictions on disclosure of its contents, without actually 'publishing' it. Both published and unpublished works are entitled to copyright protection, but some of the rules differ.

PREDECEASED SPOUSE

In the law of wills, a spouse who dies before the will maker while still married to him or her.

EXEMPTION TRUST

A bypass trust funded with an amount no larger than the personal federal estate tax exemption in the year of death. If the trust grantor leaves property worth m... (more...)

A bypass trust funded with an amount no larger than the personal federal estate tax exemption in the year of death. If the trust grantor leaves property worth more than that amount, it usually goes to the surviving spouse. The trust property passes free from estate tax because of the personal exemption, and the rest is shielded from tax under the surviving spouse's marital deduction.

FUNDING A TRUST

Transferring ownership of property to a trust.

TAKING AGAINST THE WILL

A procedure under state law that gives a surviving spouse the right to demand a certain share (usually one-third to one-half) of the deceased spouse's property.... (more...)

A procedure under state law that gives a surviving spouse the right to demand a certain share (usually one-third to one-half) of the deceased spouse's property. The surviving spouse can take that share instead of accepting whatever he or she inherited through the deceased spouse's will. If the surviving spouse decides to take the statutory share, it's called 'taking against the will.' Dower and curtesy is another name for the same legal process.

GENERATION-SKIPPING TRUST

A trust designed to save on estate tax. The trust principal is preserved for the trust maker's grandchildren, with his or her children receiving only income fro... (more...)

A trust designed to save on estate tax. The trust principal is preserved for the trust maker's grandchildren, with his or her children receiving only income from the trust. Because the children (the middle generation) never legally own the property, it isn't subject to estate tax at their death. See generation-skipping transfer tax.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

In re Salesky

... In preparation for this estate planning, the petitioner was examined by Dr. Phat Nguyen, who opined that he was "competent to make his own decisions in all regards.". Following the petitioner's stroke, the respondent disbursed significant cash assets. ...

IN RE GUARDIANSHIP OF DOMEY

... to be covered. Larrie Bratko then filed a motion to liquidate Donald's assets in order to pay the Greenbrier bills, which the court granted. In April, Judith filed petitions for spousal support and estate planning. The co-guardians ...

IN RE GUARDIANSHIP OF PHUONG PHI THI LUONG

... Apart from entitling the statute "Estate Planning by Guardian," the legislature clearly demonstrated that it is the guardian's responsibility to draft the ward's estate plan by stating that "[t]he probate court may authorize the guardian of the estate to plan for the testamentary ...

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Robert V. McKenney

Elizabeth M. Lorsbach

Andrew C. Bauer

Brian C. Kelly

Robert B. Welts

Jody S. Wilbert

Donald H. Sienkiewicz

Philip R Currier

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DOWER AND CURTESY

TESTAMENTARY TRUST

CHARITABLE TRUST

PUBLISHED WORK

PREDECEASED SPOUSE

EXEMPTION TRUST

FUNDING A TRUST

TAKING AGAINST THE WILL

GENERATION-SKIPPING TRUST

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

In re Salesky

IN RE GUARDIANSHIP OF DOMEY

IN RE GUARDIANSHIP OF PHUONG PHI THI LUONG

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