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LGBTQIA+ Estate Planning Protections in California

LGBTQIA+ Estate Planning Protections in California

LGBTQIA+ Californians face unique estate planning challenges where chosen family may lack legal authority and biological relatives could override identity-affirming wishes.
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SimplyTrustSimplyTrust EditorialJune 2, 2026
IRS Proposes Estate Tax Closing Letter Fee Increase to $76

IRS Proposes Estate Tax Closing Letter Fee Increase to $76

IRS proposes increasing estate tax closing letter fees from $56 to $76, reflecting higher operational costs for processing and quality assurance.
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SimplyTrustSimplyTrust EditorialJune 2, 2026
New Executors' Bank Account Mistakes Create Legal Liability

New Executors' Bank Account Mistakes Create Legal Liability

New executors risk personal liability when they delay opening estate bank accounts or mix estate funds with personal accounts during administration.
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SimplyTrustSimplyTrust EditorialJune 2, 2026
Texas Letters Testamentary: Court Authority for Executors

Texas Letters Testamentary: Court Authority for Executors

Texas Letters Testamentary grant executors legal authority to manage estates, but strict four-year filing deadlines make prompt action essential for families.
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SimplyTrustSimplyTrust EditorialJune 2, 2026
Wisconsin Couples Face Estate Planning Decisions After Marriage

Wisconsin Couples Face Estate Planning Decisions After Marriage

Wisconsin's marital property laws automatically change asset ownership for newlyweds, creating immediate estate planning implications that require careful coordination.
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SimplyTrustSimplyTrust EditorialJune 2, 2026
Iowa Attorney Outlines 3 Asset Protection Strategies for Long-Term Care

Iowa Attorney Outlines 3 Asset Protection Strategies for Long-Term Care

Iowa attorney outlines three key strategies to protect family assets from devastating long-term care costs averaging $120,000 annually nationwide.
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SimplyTrustSimplyTrust EditorialJune 2, 2026
Maryland Tax Fraud Defense: Understanding Criminal vs Civil Penalties

Maryland Tax Fraud Defense: Understanding Criminal vs Civil Penalties

Maryland law firm guidance reveals IRS maintains 89% conviction rate in tax fraud cases, highlighting critical differences between civil errors and criminal evasion
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SimplyTrustSimplyTrust EditorialJune 2, 2026
DIY Wills vs. Attorney-Drafted Documents in South Carolina

DIY Wills vs. Attorney-Drafted Documents in South Carolina

South Carolina families choosing DIY wills face execution risks and hidden costs that can exceed initial attorney fees during probate proceedings.
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SimplyTrustSimplyTrust EditorialJune 2, 2026
Hawaii Parents Face Legal Gap in Guardian Planning

Hawaii Parents Face Legal Gap in Guardian Planning

Hawaii parents often overlook the critical 72-hour gap when children need immediate care before courts can formally appoint guardians.
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SimplyTrustSimplyTrust EditorialJune 2, 2026
Joint vs Mutual Wills: Key Differences for Estate Planning

Joint vs Mutual Wills: Key Differences for Estate Planning

Joint and mutual wills create complexity and potential disputes for couples, with experts recommending separate wills for greater flexibility in estate planning.
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SimplyTrustSimplyTrust EditorialJune 2, 2026
Choosing the Right Special Needs Trust Trustee in New Jersey

Choosing the Right Special Needs Trust Trustee in New Jersey

New Jersey families creating special needs trusts face critical decisions about trustee selection that directly impact government benefit eligibility and long-term care.
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SimplyTrustSimplyTrust EditorialJune 2, 2026
US Brokerage Inheritance Issues for Americans Living Abroad

US Brokerage Inheritance Issues for Americans Living Abroad

Americans living abroad face unexpected inheritance complications when US brokerage firms restrict transfers despite TOD designations.
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SimplyTrustSimplyTrust EditorialJune 2, 2026
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