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When someone passes away, there are a number of details that must be tended to and resolved. This includes locating heirs, paying taxes, settling debts and distributing assets. These tasks are handled by a fiduciary, or someone who has an obligation to act in the best interests of the decedent. Unfortunately, there are times when a fiduciary fails to fulfill…
In today’s world, shoppers have many options. A recent survey suggests that a fair portion of today’s consumers plan to look more towards small businesses for their shopping needs in the future. The survey was from Vistaprint, and over 1,500 U.S. adults were polled in it. The results were weighted to be an accurate representation of the U.S. population. According…
If you have a car, it is imperative that you frequently take it in to get the oil changed and to perform routine maintenance. If you don’t do this, your car will eventually break down, and it could leave you stranded in a very difficult position. Along the same lines, your will needs to be updated and maintained on a…
A recent report indicates that these days, small business owners are more optimistic than they have been in quite some time. The report was on August’s Small Business Optimism Index score. This score comes from the National Federation of Independent Business, and it gauges optimism levels among America’s small business owners. According to the report, the score increased in August…
Wills get contested for many reasons. One is that the deceased lacked the capacity to make the will, and another reason is allegations of forgery. A third scenario, one that is somewhat common, is undue influence. So, what exactly is undue influence, and could it apply in your situation? Taking Advantage One way to explain undue influence is that it…