Re-Examine Your Estate Plans with COVID-19 Considerations
You may need to reevaluate some elements of your estate plan in light of the coronavirus pandemic. There are unique aspects of this...
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ruthpgeorge
- Sep 2, 2020
- 1 min
Trusts
One of the most common types of trusts is a Revocable Living Trust which is set up during life. There can be many good reasons to set up...
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ruthpgeorge
- Aug 30, 2020
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Helping Mom and Dad During COVID
If your parents are getting on in years, you may be helping them with their finances and other matters, such as medical visits and...
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RuthPGeorge
- Jul 10, 2020
- 1 min
Estate Matters are important!
When an individual passes away and estate may need to be opened in Surrogate's Court. This is a general overview of some of the typical...
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RuthPGeorge
- Jul 5, 2020
- 1 min
In honor of my father
My wonderful father and my son! My father was an exceptional person. He passed March 26, 2020 - one month and one day before his 85th...
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RuthPGeorge
- Jun 22, 2020
- 1 min
COVID-19 precautions
We care about your health and safety. Client matters are being handled over the phone, through email and regular mail. Meetings are...
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RuthPGeorge
- Jun 22, 2020
- 1 min
Make your Will the right way
This picture represents those individuals or entities that must consent to the probate of a Will or be cited to appear in court before...
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RuthPGeorge
- Jan 18, 2020
- 1 min
Good reasons for a trust
What can a trust do? Here are just a few options: 1. Provide asset management (think: drug addiction, creditor issues, spendthrifts,...
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RuthPGeorge
- Jan 16, 2020
- 1 min
Life Insurance Trusts
Life insurance trusts may have served a more prominent role in estate planning when estate taxes concerned more individuals. However,...
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RuthPGeorge
- Jan 5, 2020
- 1 min
Real estate trusts
Setting up a trust to hold real estate can be a great estate planning option. But, guess what? Real estate means bills! Maintenance,...
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RuthPGeorge
- Dec 29, 2019
- 1 min
Areas of Concentration
I concentrate in the following areas of law: Estate Planning Probate Estate Administration Trust Administration My email is:...
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RuthPGeorge
- Nov 20, 2019
- 1 min
Basic or complicated: I can help!
Basic estate planning involves your Will, Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy/Living Will. Many of my clients are satisfied with...
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RuthPGeorge
- Nov 16, 2019
- 1 min
Estate planning for peace of mind
Most people are in significant denial when it comes to estate planning. But, planning provides peace of mind for you and your loved ones...
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RuthPGeorge
- Nov 15, 2019
- 1 min
The role of a trustee
Are you a Trustee of a Trust? If so, you have duties, powers and liabilities to consider. Although you are not required to act as Trustee...
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RuthPGeorge
- Oct 24, 2019
- 1 min
Fall cleaning of your estate plans
Time to organize your estate plans! We love organized closets, but, not the work it takes to get there. This is true for estate planning...
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RuthPGeorge
- Sep 12, 2019
- 1 min
When a loved one passes
When a loved one passes away, there are many difficult transitions to make. Taking care of legal matters may not be top of mind, but it...
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RuthPGeorge
- Aug 30, 2019
- 1 min
Article 81 Guardianship
In an Article 81 guardianship proceeding, the Court may appoint a guardian for a person if the court determines that the appointment is...
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RuthPGeorge
- Aug 21, 2019
- 1 min
Problems with probate?
When a person passes with a Will, someone interested in the estate will present a petition to Surrogate’s Court requesting the Will be...
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RuthPGeorge
- Aug 9, 2019
- 1 min
Challenge ahead! Be prepared
Challenges may lay ahead for anyone of us with respect to our lives. Being prepared with your estate planning documents is so important....
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RuthPGeorge
- Jul 30, 2019
- 1 min
Supplemental Needs Trusts explained
Supplemental Needs Trusts (SNTs) are intended to supplement a disabled individual’s governmental benefits so that the benefits become a...
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