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I know that question sounds funny, but that's the specific question from Google. Who pays for will probate? That is a great question because everybody wants to know how much it's going to cost them out of their own pocket to probate their mother or father's last will and testament. Download our ESTATE PLANNING STRATEGIES TO PROTECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY https://geni.us/strategies Find...

How much does probate cost? It might surprise people that a probate can cost serval thousands of dollars. Download our ESTATE PLANNING STRATEGIES TO PROTECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY https://geni.us/strategies Find us on Facebook Find us on Birdeye Find us on Instagram Directions on Google Maps Videos on YouTube Cortes Law Firm 5801 Broadway Extension Hwy Suite 110 Oklahoma City, OK, 73118 405-213-0856...

Can executors get paid? If you are an executor make sure you do not get short changed for all the work you do. Download our ESTATE PLANNING STRATEGIES TO PROTECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY https://geni.us/strategies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/corteslaw/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corteslawfirm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CortesLawFirm SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/stephen-cortes-...

What is the average cost of making a will? While there are many alternatives available, you might be surprised at the true cost of a last will and testament. Download our ESTATE PLANNING STRATEGIES TO PROTECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY https://geni.us/strategies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/corteslaw/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corteslawfirm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CortesLawFirm Sou...

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How much does it cost to execute a will? The better question is what is the real cost of trying to do things on your own. It might be worth it. Download our ESTATE PLANNING STRATEGIES TO PROTECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY https://geni.us/strategies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/corteslaw/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corteslawfirm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CortesLawFirm SoundCloud: https...

Mom Said Her Estate Would Be Split Evenly. Unfortunately, we see this on a daily basis. A parent put one child in charge with instructions to split her Estate evenly. When the time comes said child takes the vacation of a lifetime. CORTES LAW FIRM ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY Find us on Facebook Find us on Birdeye Find us on Instagram Directions on Google Maps Videos on YouTube Cortes Law Firm 5801 Br...

2022 Estate Planning New Year New Estate Plan. Everyone is talking about resolutions, but the new year really is a great time to work on your estate planning. You have just seen the whole family, most likely, and have a better idea of where everyone is in their life. With that information, now is a great time to plan for your future. CORTES LAW FIRM ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY Find us on Facebook Fin...

Avoid sending your family through the probate process because you failed to properly fund your revocable living trust centered estate plan. You've heard me talk in many, many videos on how important it is to fund your trust. What does it mean to exactly fund your trust? CORTES LAW FIRM ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY Find us on Facebook Find us on Birdeye Find us on Instagram Directions on Google Ma...

Is it Okay to Choose Siblings as Trustees? Will your brother or sister follow the instructions in your Estate Plan? It's critical to select a replacement "Successor" trustee. Sometimes we don't want to create unpleasant emotions with our children, so many people choose a brother or sister as Successor Trustee instead. The issue is that as you grow older, so does your brother or...

If you own a vacation home, you may want to consider putting it into a trust. This can help avoid probate, especially if the property is located in another state. A revocable living trust is a good option for vacation homes because it allows you to retain control of the property while also avoiding probate. You can also name successor trustees who will manage the property after your death. This ca...

Guardianship Process for adult children and parents to get them the care they deserve. Guardianship is basically a living probate. The probate process and guardianship process are very similar. The problem with a guardianship is the Ward (your loved one) is still alive. This makes a guardianship very emotional and often pits family members against each other - all wanting what is best for their lo...

Lady Gaga Dog Walker shot and her french bull dogs stolen. The dog walker is doing better, and Lady Gaga's french bull dogs have been returned. As dog lovers we are so happy for thier return. Not everyone is as lucky as Lady Gaga or the dog walker. Today, we discuss 6 things you can do to protect you and your furry friends. Download our ESTATE PLANNING STRATEGIES TO PROTECT YOU AND YOUR FAMIL...

Probate Process from Start to Finish and it is not as easy as you might think. The probate process varies from state to state, but from start to finish it generally takes six to nine months. If heirs get along, then the probate process will usually be quicker. However, the second that the family starts fighting the cost goes up and the probate process takes longer. Download our ESTATE PLANNING STR...

free estate planning advice to get your started in the right direction. Talking about estate planning can be difficult and many are afraid to ask for advice. Today, we have free advice to anyone thinking about their estate planning. It is never too early or too late to get advice on estate planning and probate. The more planning you can do the easier it will be on you and your family. Watch our to...

Britney Spears Conservatorship and what you can learn for your estate plan. The latest Britney Spears documentary and the Free Britney movement are shining a light on conservatorship and guardianship issues that everyone should know about. Protect yourself and your family from a conservatorship by having a revocable trust-centered estate plan. Otherwise, like Britney Spears, you could end up witho...

Capital Gains Tax on Estate you need to know before you sell that real estate.  In our last two videos we talked about the 2021 federal estate tax exemption and how the repeal of the stepped up could negatively impact your estate, by subjecting millions of Americans to a capital gains tax on estates of their loved ones. Today, we give a simple explanation of the capital gains tax. Download our EST...

Probate Last Will is required despite what most people think. People think that they do not need to Probate a last will. In almost all cases if your loved one has a last will and testament, then their estate will need to go through the probate process. A last will gives the court guidance on how to distribute assets, but it does not mean you will not need to probate their last will. Download our E...

Biden Estate Tax Plan could repeal the stepped-up basis and You pay Capital Gains. There was talk during the transition that the federal estate tax exemption could be decreased to around $6 million per person with an increase in the Estate tax from 40% to 45%. That will affect very few taxpayers. The bigger worry is the possible repeal of the stepped up basis, which would require Americans to pay...

Biden Estate Tax Plan could increase the estate tax but it might not matter to you. There was talk during the transition that the federal estate tax exemption could be decreased to around $6 million per person with an increase in the Estate tax from 40% to 45%. Download our ESTATE PLANNING STRATEGIES TO PROTECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY https://geni.us/strategies Visit the Cortes Law Firm for more infor...

federal estate tax exemption 2021 number you need to know for your Estate Plan. The federal estate tax exemption has increased again this year with inflation. The federal gift tax exemption remains the same. While very few people need to worry about the federal estate tax, most all American can take advantage of the 2021 gift tax exemption. Download our ESTATE PLANNING STRATEGIES TO PROTECT YOU AN...

10 Estate planning statistics that should convince you to get an Estate Plan.  A lot of people do not like talking about Estate planning. I think the big misconception is that folks think it is just for after death. However, the most important thing about estate planning is what YOU want to happen during your lifetime. Credit to the Advance Capital management blog for some of these statistics. Dow...

Estate Planning issues for blended families that you must consider before saying I Do. If you are about to start the Brady bunch, then you need to consider your estate planning and prenuptial agreements before saying yes at the alter. We are seeing more and more blended families needing estate planning. Especially, if you want your kids to have your assets, then it better be in writing in the even...

Estate planning unmarried couples must have to protect each other. We are seeing more and more unmarried couples that absolutely love each other, but just can't tie the knot. Unmarried couples need estate planning just as much as married couples, and probably even more. Unmarried couple usually have children from other relationships and while they want to take care of thier significant other,...

Estate planning trust no one child to do the right thing with your assets. Trust no one to carry out your wishes. The child you trust to do the right might have a change of heart or life changes that force them to keep all of your assets to themselves. If your Trust or Last Will gives everything to one child, then it is their property to with what they want. Even if they promised to distribute to...