Executors have an obligation to keep accurate records of the ins-and-outs of estate finances.
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Not every estate is the same and there are many factors which can determine how long it takes for the beneficiaries to receive a distribution.
Read MoreA normal Will provides a gift to a beneficiary without any conditions. However, a Discretionary Testamentary Trust (“DTT”) has the effect of supercharging the gift. Tax, protection from creditors and relationship breakdowns, and savings, all enter into your decision.
Read MoreHaving prepared more than 5,000 wills over 30 years; Russell Robertson has been able to resolve plans for just about every situation that could possibly arise. For even the most complex situation, there is a solution. Many clients are often surprised that after a detailed conversation, a workable solution could be agreed upon relatively quickly. If you go to a specialist Doctor, you would expect that they would be able to diagnose and treat your condition, no matter how unusual. A specialist lawyer is no different. This post lists the key information you should bring with you to a meeting with your lawyer.
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