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Estate Planning and Elder Law Blog Digest

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Category: Trust Administration

Trust and estate administration refers to the management and distribution of assets and properties held in a trust or estate after the death of the owner. This process involves ensuring that the assets are distributed to the intended beneficiaries according to the wishes of the deceased, while also complying with legal and tax requirements. Trust and estate administration may include tasks such as filing legal documents, managing and distributing assets, resolving disputes among beneficiaries, ensuring compliance with tax and legal requirements, and providing guidance and advice to trustees or executors. Trust and estate administration is typically overseen by a lawyer, financial advisor, or other professional with expertise in this area. The goal of trust and estate administration is to ensure that the assets are distributed in an orderly and fair manner while minimizing costs and maximizing the value of the estate for the beneficiaries.

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One family got lucky. After noticing that the elderly grandfather’s wallet was often missing cash, an uncle who worked in a bank and had access to dye packs used to catch bank robbers inserted one into the gentleman’s wallet. A trusted home care worker had the dye on her coat. Not everyone has such an uncle. However, there are steps families can take to protect older Americans, who are preyed upon by scammers and thieves. A recent article from The New York Times, “How to Prevent Aging Parents and Relatives From Making Financial Mistakes,” shares several pointers for family members.…

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