In estate planning, a critical issue that arises during the preparation of wills and trusts is undue influence. This concept is particularly relevant when it comes to the distribution of an estate after a person passes. Here, it can raise questions about the validity of the decisions made by that individual. Undue influence occurs when […]
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In estate planning, you make a lot of crucial decisions for your future. Choosing who will take care of your assets after you pass away is one of the biggest simply because they have influence on how the rest of your wishes are carried out. The estate planning attorneys at Clear Counsel Law Group encounter
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Estate planning is an important part of a persons life, as it effects many and has an impact after your passing. Engaging with the estate planning process is often confusing because of the many options and unclear legal language. One question that comes up early in the process goes, “Is there ever a time that
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In the digital age, it’s tempting to turn to online forms for estate planning. After all, they seem to offer a cheaper (and more convenient) alternative to hiring an attorney. However, this may not always be the best approach for effectively managing your estate. The Limitations of Online Forms While attorneys may joke that online
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Why is a pet trust a good option for my estate plan? Transcript: Hi, my name is Jordan Flake. I’m an Attorney, I’m also a managing partner at Clear Counsel Law Group. A few weeks ago I was invited to be on a radio program, and the host of the radio program pulled out an
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Timeshares can be a source of endless fun and excitement. However, there is another side((perhaps a bit nefarious)) of timeshares that cause significant anger and frustration. This can be said for timeshares while the owner is alive and even more so after s/he is deceased. The complexity and frustration of transferring ownership in a timeshare
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When handling the probate process for a deceased loved one, it’s common to worry about every little detail, including something as small as a middle initial in their name. The estate planning attorneys at Clear Counsel Law Group occasionally come across typos and misspellings in estate and asset documents. Clients are sometimes worried about this
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What to know about a revocable and irrevocable living trust Transcript: Hi, I’m Jordan Flake, managing partner of Clear Counsel Law Group. A lot of our clients ask us what’s the difference between a revocable trust and a irrevocable trust. As the names imply, a revocable trust you can revoke it. That includes amending it,
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Have you ever considered what would happen to your finances and medical decisions if you were unable to make them for yourself? What if you needed to take care of a family member such as an elderly parent? These situations are why the legal instruments power of attorney and guardianship were designed. While they sound
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If you are taking care of your elderly mother or father, especially if your parent is living in your house with you, pay attention: Your siblings will claim that you exerted undue influence on your parent. I am probably being a little overly cynical, but claims of undue influence, both before and after mom or
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