Download or read book Contesting the Household Estate written by Frans Papma and published by Purdue University Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The internal dynamics of peasant households are an important factor in the adoption of modern agricultural techniques and hence in the survival and productive power of the peasantry. This anthropological study of a Brazilian peasant community shows that the "household estate," the commonly held property of a family, is contested between parents and children. While parents depend on the "estate" for their old-age subsistence, children hope to draw from it their traditional wedding gift of land which will provide them their livelihood. In many peasant households a silent struggle is waged over the "estate's" division. This leads to various types of production relations between parents and married children. Moreover, conflicting interests between generations are a point of "commoditization" of social relations, with important implications for peasant agriculture. Further, the position of the peasant movement is discussed, as well as its policy proposals for fostering peasant agriculture. Peasant agriculture could certainly expand into modern sectors of agriculture. But if these proposals are to be effective they must allow for the peasantry's system of inheritance and old-age care.
Download or read book The Family Fight written by Barry Fish and published by Continental Atlantic. This book was released on 2003 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, experienced Wills and Estates lawyers, Barry Fish and Les Kotzer, provide insight and strategies to help you plan to avoid inheritance disputes using a plain language, tell it like it is approach. The Family Fight: provides strategies and suggestions to avoid inheritance disputes and help keep your family united; explains complex legal terms in plain language; can help open a line of communication between parents and adult children; helps organize your affairs so that you don't leave a mess for your family; and presents real life family fight stories. It shows you: how one or two words in a will can tear apart a close family; how to deal with your personal items; what it really means to own something in joint ownership; and what you should not assume when planning your affairs.
Download or read book How to Divide Your Family s Estate and Heirlooms Peacefully and Sensibly written by Julie Hall and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2011-02-05 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Divide Your Family's Estate and Heirlooms Peacefully and Sensibly is a must-have resource packed with practical expertise and a fair, equitable process for dividing personal property within a family estate. From how to minimize fighting and manage the emotional roller coaster that comes with a loved one's loss, to understanding legal responsibilities and suggestions for executors, this guide offers solutions based on decades of experience in working with families and estates coast to coast. This guide is a must-read for every family challenged with dividing an estate and not wanting the family to divide in the process. This guide includes practical problems and solutions, and many helpful resources.
Download or read book Avoiding Cain and Abel Probates written by Stan Butterfield and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-05 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You have the power to keep your family from fighting over your estate! Families fighting over estates; it's so common that it is hard to find someone who has not been impacted by these types of conflicts. Hurt feelings, estrangement, and alienation of family members often happen after an estate fight in a family that previously was close and harmonious. In this book you will learn: -Why these estate fights occur-How the right kind of estate planning prevents fights-How to anticipate conflicts and nip them in the bud-How to turn potential fights into opportunities to express love-What can be done to strengthen family ties with your estate Author Stan Butterfield is a probate attorney that has on a personal or professional basis been dealing with estate conflicts for decades. Stan will explain how his own family was disrupted by an estate fight and how this motivated him to find a method for peaceful transfers of estate property. Keep your family from fighting--buy this book today!
Download or read book Rest in Peace written by Zinta Harris and published by . This book was released on 2018-10-24 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you facing an inheritance war following the loss of your loved one? We have all heard the horror stories of epic legal battles that follow the death of a family member. No-one really wins. Legal costs decimate hard-earnings inheritances, and family relationships are destroyed forever. We often think that won't happen to us. Until it does. Rest in Peace - How to Manage an Estate Dispute without Inheriting Heartache, will help you navigate your family's estate contest in a healthy way that can prevent an all-out family war. Written by specialist succession lawyer, collaborative practitioner and nationally accredited mediator Zinta Harris, Rest in Peace sets out the legal and personal information you need for understanding and resolving wills and estate disputes, showing how you can negotiate an agreement that will free everyone to get on with life without ongoing conflict. You will discover: Strategies to prevent an estate dispute from happening in the first place Techniques to help you cope with grief to better handle the legal fallout Ways to stay calm and focused on what matters most to prevent the battle getting bitter Tips on navigating the minefield of estate administration Insights into estate challenges: what they are, how they arise and the law's stance on each Pathways for contested estate resolution, both in and out of court Skills to help you negotiate well and adjust to your 'new normal' once resolution is reached. Whether you have just lost a loved one, or you fear a battle is on the horizon, Rest in Peace is a must-read for any family who wants to approach and resolve an inheritance dispute without a court battle.
Download or read book Mediation for Estate Planners written by Susan N. Gary and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An important new resource for attorneys to assist clients in resolving - and avoiding - disputes in an estate planning practiceEstate planners and elder law practitioners are increasingly aware of the availability of mediation as a tool for resolving family disputes. Probate courts around the country are increasingly interested in encouraging parties to try mediation before resorting to litigation. But by the time a dispute reaches the probate court, damage to family relationships may have already occurred.Mediation for Estate Planners: Managing Family Conflict provides the basic tools to understand and employ mediation within an estate planning practice and appreciate the usefulness of these alternative dispute resolution processes. Written by a team of experienced attorneys and mediators, this book can assist lawyers in recommending mediation to clients, either at the planning stage or soon after a dispute surfaces, so that families may be able to resolve disagreements before entrenched positions are established.The issues discussed in this book range from drafting mediation clauses for estate planning documents to using mediation to resolve probate and trust disputes; from bringing in a consultant with mediation training to addressing family business succession to assisting families dealing with guardianship and conservatorship issues; and from using mediation in hospital settings when families face difficult end of life decisions to using mediation to work through disputes between trustees and beneficiaries; and more.Topics are organized in these sections for ease of use and reference:Understanding the essential elements of mediationPractical perspectivesSpecific applications in the estate planning and administration contextMediator as consultant: family business succession planningArbitrationResources for practice, including a Tool Kit, bibliography, and more
Download or read book Contesting a Will without a Lawyer written by Lynne Butler and published by Self-Counsel Press. This book was released on 2018-09-01 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wills and estates matters can be complex and emotional. Many people feel that whatever has happened to derail an estate is the result of someone acting in a way that is selfish, greedy, or even criminal. Sometimes someone wants to stop abuse or fraud, or simply ensure the deceased’s wishes are carried out. Perhaps financial support from the estate is warranted and not received. Often, these types of issues need to be brought before the courts to be resolved. Contesting a Will without a Lawyer: The DIY guide for Canadians not only informs the reader of the types of lawsuits that touch on estates matters and what is involved in each to help with the decision of whether or not to sue over an estate dispute; it is also for those who decide to go ahead with a lawsuit on their own, to help them navigate paperwork and the court system. It answers questions such as: • What are the legal grounds for contesting a will? • What are the pros and cons of starting a lawsuit about a will? • What evidence will I need and how do I get it? • How long does it take? • Are there steps I should take before starting the lawsuit? • What forms do I need and how do I use them? • Do I need a lawyer or can I handle this myself? • Will the estate or the other side cover my costs? Author and lawyer Lynne Butler offers factual and straightforward explanations in this indispensable book for anyone considering estate litigation. The download kit contains: • Statement of Claim • Caveats • Checklists to help you on your way — And more!
Download or read book Understanding Living Trusts written by Vickie Schumacher and published by Schumacher Publishing. This book was released on 1990 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written in clear, conversational English, this book can help anyone understand how a living trust avoids the complications, expenses, and delays of probate at times of incapacity and death.
Download or read book Model Rules of Professional Conduct written by American Bar Association. House of Delegates and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2007 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.
Download or read book Mediation for Estate Planners written by Susan N. Gary and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an important resource for attorneys and related professionals to help their clients in resolving - and avoiding - disputes that occur in the estate planning process. Written by a team of experienced attorneys and mediators, Mediation for Estate Planners provides the fundamental knowledge and basic tools employ mediation within an estate planning practice. It provides practice-proven guidance on recommending mediation to clients, either at the planning stage or soon after a dispute surfaces, so that families may be able to resolve disagreements before entrenched positions are established. The book considers all relevant issues involving the use of mediation in an estate planning practice, including drafting mediation clauses for estate planning documents; using mediation to resolve probate and trust disputes; addressing family business succession; guardianship and conservatorship issues; using mediation in hospital settings when families face difficult end of life decisions; working through disputes between trustees and beneficiaries; and more.
Download or read book The Family Fight written by Barry Fish and published by Thornhill, Ont. : Continental Atlantic Publications. This book was released on 2002 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Estate planning with a view to avoiding family fighting.
Download or read book Best Practices for Structuring Trusts and Estates written by and published by . This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Practices for Structuring Trusts & Estates is an authoritative, insider?s perspective on key strategies for estate planning. Featuring partners and shareholders from some of the nation?s leading firms, these experts guide the reader through the unique nuances of trusts and estates law, including the complications of negotiating and settling family-related estate disputes, managing risk, contesting trusts or wills, and planning for wealth transfer. These top lawyers reveal their strategies for a variety of legal issues, such as the disposition of assets and succession planning, federal and state estate and income tax planning, the establishment of a protective conservatorship, and no-contest clause litigation. From creating successful client relationships and adding direct financial value to weighing the benefits and detriments of settling versus negotiating and staying up-to-date with new legislation, these authors delve into the importance of being a ?family advisor? for clients faced with challenges and difficult decisions. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success an increasingly-enforced and rapidly-changing area of law.Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world?s most respected companies nation-wide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is headed and the most important issues for the future. Through an exhaustive selection process, each author was hand-picked by the Inside the Minds editorial board to author a chapter.Chapters Include:1. Steven P. Cole , Shareholder and Vice President, McAfee & Taft - "A Picture of Trusts and Estates Law";2. John F. Shoro, Partner and Estate, Financial, and Tax Planning Practice Group Leader, Bowditch & Dewey LLP - "The Importance of Family and Giving Them a Sound Financial Future";3. Sandra Brown Sherman , Partner, Riker, Danzig, Scherer, Hyland & Perretti LLP - "Trying to Create a Win-Win Situation";4. Gary A. Zwick, Partner, Walter & Haverfield LLP - "Finding a Way to Say ?Yes?";5. Joseph D. Zaks , Partner, Roetzel & Andress LPA - "Estate Planning: More than Wills and Trusts";6. G. Henry Welles, Partner, Best Best & Krieger LLP - "Trust and Estate Litigation in California."
Download or read book AARP Probate Wars of the Rich and Famous written by Russell J. Fishkind and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-04-23 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AARP Digital Editions offer you practical tips, proven solutions, and expert guidance. Surrogate Court dockets are filled with cases involving family members fighting over the assets and intentions of a deceased parent or spouse. Probate Wars of the Rich & Famous: An Insider’s Guide to Estate Planning and Probate Litigation tracks the estate litigation cases of Anna Nicole Smith, Brooke Astor, Michael Jackson, Nina Wang, Jerry Garcia and Leona Helmsley and identifies the five universal factors that caused such disputes. Each chapter provides estate planning insights designed to help individuals plan their estates without causing litigation. If, however, probate litigation cannot be avoided, the book also provides invaluable lessons about undue influence claims, how to remove a fiduciary, demanding an estate accounting and claims seeking to set aside lifetime transfers that undermined the decedents intentions. Few - if any – estate planning books utilize colorful celebrity accounts to provide meaningful insights and actionable advice.
Download or read book Families and Estates written by International Academy of Estate and Trust Law. Annual Conference and published by Kluwer Law International B.V.. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses upon two themes: the definition of 'family' and the impact of the expansion of the concept of 'family' in law: and family fights over wills and estates - what recourse family members may have in challenging an estate. The first part, `The challenge of the "new family" for Law', considers the challenge both in the inter vivos and the postmortem contexts in the United States, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. A particular focus is upon the dramatic expansion of the definition of family from the traditional nuclear family consisting of a husband, wife and their mutual children to a definition that includes unmarried heterosexual and same sex couples living together and, in some jurisdictions to new kinds of companionate partnerships that are not based on a sexual relationship. In some jurisdictions such developments are simply an expression of sharing responsibility by allocating it in the private domain, as opposed to the public potentially through social welfare; in others, particularly in the United States, it is a defence of fundamental institutions and, with it, a defence of society itself. The second part, 'Family fights over wills and estates', examines the law in Australia, Switzerland, France, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. Its comparison of civil and common law approaches shows how the law expresses the same principle objects - protection of family and obligations towards key family members - but does so from entirely different perspectives; and where the common law which enshrined the notion of testamentary freedom is being qualified through the expanding domain of family provision legislation, the civil law which is based on codified shares and allocated responsibilities expressed through proportionate entitlements in estates, is being qualified through a range of disqualifying and varying mechanisms.
Download or read book Belle written by Paula Byrne and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-04-29 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sensational true tale that inspired the major motion picture Belle starring Tom Wilkinson, Miranda Richardson, Emily Watson, Penelope Wilton, and Matthew Goode—a stunning story of the first mixed-race girl introduced to high society England and raised as a lady. The illegitimate daughter of a captain in the Royal Navy and an enslaved African woman, Dido Belle was sent to live with her great-uncle, the Earl of Mansfield, one of the most powerful men of the time and a leading opponent of slavery. Growing up in his lavish estate, Dido was raised as a sister and companion to her white cousin, Elizabeth. When a joint portrait of the girls, commissioned by Mansfield, was unveiled, eighteenth-century England was shocked to see a black woman and white woman depicted as equals. Inspired by the painting, Belle vividly brings to life this extraordinary woman caught between two worlds, and illuminates the great civil rights question of her age: the fight to end slavery. Belle includes 20 pages of black-and-white photos.
Download or read book Contesting the Household Estate written by Frans Papma (anthropologue) and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Preparation and Contest of Wills written by Daniel Smith Remsen and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 900 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
