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There is a Trust. Why is Probate Needed?
Why open probate if there is a trust?
Robert P. Newman, Esq.
Jun 12, 20233 min read
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Single Parent? You Need a Plan!
If you have a minor child(ren) who depends on you for their survival, you need to make sure that they will be cared for if you are ever...
Robert P. Newman, Esq.
Jun 8, 20235 min read
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Spring Break Checklist. Yes, Spring Break!
Here are a few important reminders, whether you are traveling or enjoying a staycation for your spring break.
Robert P. Newman, Esq.
Feb 28, 20234 min read
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Have You Thought Through Your Retirement Plans?
Beginning your retirement is a great milestone that is worth celebrating. You have put in many years of hard work and can now focus your...
Robert P. Newman, Esq.
Feb 23, 20234 min read
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Avoid Estate Litigation about Mental Capacity
Will contests (litigation) are more common than you might think. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to avoid conflicts after you die.
Robert P. Newman, Esq.
Dec 7, 20225 min read
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Before You Leave on Vacation
We are quickly heading into that time of year when many people take time off to embark on their next great adventure. Well, before you...
Robert P. Newman, Esq.
Nov 10, 20226 min read
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Why a Trust Is the Best Option to Avoid Probate
The whole purpose of estate planning—or at least a significant piece—is concerned with ease. Establishing a trust can seem complicated, and
Robert P. Newman, Esq.
Oct 31, 20223 min read
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Three Tips for Overwhelmed Personal Representatives
Being named personal representative is an honor, but it can often be a sobering and daunting responsibility.
Robert P. Newman, Esq.
Oct 28, 20223 min read
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The Pros and Cons of Probate
Probate can create undue costs and delays. For that reason, many people prefer to use strategies to keep their property out of probate
Robert P. Newman, Esq.
Oct 27, 20222 min read
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Three Celebrity Probate Disasters and Tragic Lessons
Some of the world’s richest and most famous people enter the pearly gates with no estate plan, while others have made estate planning mistak
Robert P. Newman, Esq.
Oct 26, 20223 min read
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