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Our Estate Tax Issues May Not Matter According To Russia

January 5, 2010

By David Frees Law Office: Phoenixville, Malvern and West Chester You think retroactive taxation for estate tax purposes is a problem? Well, according to Russia, we have bigger problems…. click here to read more about estate planning and the pending fall of the United States governmentt. If you need more information about planning …

Protecting, Insuring, and Passing On A Valuable Wine Collection – It May Be Harder Than You Think

December 6, 2009

By Dave Frees

Information on protecting and insuring a wine collection. Information on wine collections, wills, trusts, and estate planning issues.

When Probating A Will Makes Sense – The Five Reasons

November 20, 2009

By Dave Frees

Everyone wants to avoid probate. The probate system is viewed as slow, expensive, and too public. But sometimes, if you’re an executor, you really want and need the probate system and the orphan’s Court judge. The truth is, that most of the estates where the executor hires us to do the administration, and to keep …

Initiating Probate In Pennsylvania (PA)

October 26, 2009

By Douglas L. Kaune

Who Will Initiate Probate: Probate is the court adjudicated process that an Executor or Administrator follows in the estate of someone who dies in Pennsylvania (PA). The Executor is a person or trust company named in a will. The Administrator is a person or trust company appointed by the Court where no will exists, …

Executor Fees In Pennsylvania – Who Can Reduce These Fees? It May Not Be Just Who You Think

August 24, 2009

By Dave Frees

Historically, executor fees in Pennsylvania and how much can be charged by an executor, have been governed by fee guidelines as opposed to state statutory fees. For a review of a common fee guideline, see my article on the Johnson Estate Guidelines on Executor Fees. As a result, the probate courts have always had …

Pennsylvania Executors – Avoiding The Mistakes That Lead To Personal Liability

August 1, 2009

By Dave Frees

Click here to get your free copy of this valuable executor resource for Pennsylvania executors. If you are an executor, or, if you are trying to decide who to appoint as an Executor, make sure to order and read this important report for executors by David M. Frees III. This report examines the most …

How Do I Pay For Estate and Inheritance Taxes Parts One and Two

July 30, 2009

By Dave Frees

David M Frees III answers the questions: When are death taxes due? and How do I pay for death taxes?

Flat Fees For Lawyers – Executors Want to Know the Cost of Probate

April 19, 2009

By Dave Frees

If you are an executor of a Pennsylvania estate, read this artcile before you hire counsel. The one thing that families, beneficiaries and executors all want is to minimize the costs of probate and even administering a trust or estate not subject to probate. Most firms still charge according to fee guidelines, or on an …

"Legacy Locker" Protecting Your Online Passwords and Accounts for Your Beneficiaries

April 8, 2009

By Douglas L. Kaune

Many of us have multiple email address, online bank and stock accounts and conduct social and business activity through sites such as LinkedIn and Facebook. I also have a significant number of clients who have business related websites that are responsible for generating a great deal of revenue. We do not necessarily want to make …

The Top Mistakes of PA Executors and How To Avoid Them

March 16, 2009

By Dave Frees

I recently completed a great new report entitled “The Top Ten Mistakes Executors Make and How To Avoid Them.” This report is great for people who are or will be serving as executors of Pennsylvania estates for the obvious reason that it will help you to avoid personal liability. And, the report is also …

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Our Estate Tax Issues May Not Matter According To Russia

Protecting, Insuring, and Passing On A Valuable Wine Collection – It May Be Harder Than You Think

When Probating A Will Makes Sense – The Five Reasons

Initiating Probate In Pennsylvania (PA)

Executor Fees In Pennsylvania – Who Can Reduce These Fees? It May Not Be Just Who You Think

Pennsylvania Executors – Avoiding The Mistakes That Lead To Personal Liability

How Do I Pay For Estate and Inheritance Taxes Parts One and Two

Flat Fees For Lawyers – Executors Want to Know the Cost of Probate

"Legacy Locker" Protecting Your Online Passwords and Accounts for Your Beneficiaries

The Top Mistakes of PA Executors and How To Avoid Them

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