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Avoiding Probate Court

On Behalf of Hickman Lowder | Oct 6, 2021 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning

Most people want to avoid probate court at death, and for good reason. Probate court takes a lot of time, attorney fees and court costs are high, and the proceedings are public record. When is probate court necessary and how can you avoid it? Probate court is necessary when there are probate assets, which means if you do not have…

Who is the Perfect Fiduciary?

Hickman Lowder | Feb 23, 2017 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning

A fiduciary is a broad legal term. Essentially, a fiduciary is a person who is invested with rights and powers to be exercised for the benefit of another person.[1] A fiduciary in the context of this article is an administrator of an estate, a trustee of a trust, a court appointed guardian, or an agent of a power of attorney.…

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