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Tracy was appointed by the Probate Court to shepherd the estate through the probate process but she did not fully perform the task. Tom, a new administrator, is appointed to complete the process. Tom would be known as an administrator d.b.n.

Only income that was received up to the date of death is included in the decedent’s final tax return.

In many states, the certificate of appointment of a personal representative is called letters testamentary.

Please discuss those matters that are typically addressed between a paralegal and clients who need help probating an estate.

A marital deduction trust are designed to make optimal use of the federal marital deduction.

Robert died with a valid will that did not designate an executor. The Probate Court appointed Linda to be shepherd the estate through the probate process. Linda is known as:

The Statute of Uses mandated that certain types of contracts must be written to be enforceable.

A constructive trust is created to avoid unjust enrichment by the person holding legal title to property.

The net estate tax is the gross estate tax minus applicable credits.

Noncupative wills are oral wills.