by Zachary Reams | Jun 11, 2020 | Probate and Estate Articles
The question of reasonable compensation for a trustee or fiduciary often comes up. There is no black and white rule regarding reasonable compensation. Reasonable compensation means it depends–it depends on the surrounding circumstances of the administration. And...
by Zachary Reams | Feb 25, 2020 | Probate and Estate Articles
Removing a trustee or invalidating a trust is not easy to do. In fact, it could take sometimes years to resolve. However, there are reasons: the person who executed the trust did not have the capacity to sign it; or, the trustee was mismanaging the assets. In those...
by Zachary Reams | Jan 2, 2019 | Probate and Estate Articles
Administering an estate or trust? Were taxes filed before the person died? How would you know? The IRS allows access to previously filed returns with authority. An unpaid income tax bill is common. Hopefully, there is a recorded lien to alert you. But some go...
by Zachary Reams | May 5, 2016 | Conservatorship/Guardianship
You might be considering the possibility of filing a conservatorship or guardianship to assist someone else or a loved one. There are many options, and a court proceeding is one of them. Assuming the role as conservator or guardian is an important responsibility....
by Zachary Reams | Apr 12, 2016 | Probate and Estate Articles
Managing an estate is much like managing a trust or a conservatorship. It primarily involves gathering the assets, managing them for creditors, heirs, or any interested persons, and then distributing the assets to the rightful people upon conclusion. With all these...
