Mary Randolph

Mary Randolph

J.D. · UC Berkeley School of Law

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Executors: Keep Beneficiaries Informed
One of the most important jobs for an executor is to keep beneficiaries in the loop as you work to settle the estate.
Executors: How Do You Find The Will?
What if you're not even sure there is a will? How to conduct your search and what to do if you can’t find the will.
Spendthrift Provisions in a Trust
A "spendthrift trust" is designed to protect a beneficiary who might otherwise quickly spend or lose any inheritance.
Transferring Joint Tenancy Real Estate After a Death
Property held in joint tenancy is usually easy to transfer to the survivor after the other owner dies.
How to Tell If a Will Was Revoked or Replaced
It's not enough just to find the will--the executor also must make sure that the will-maker didn't revoke or replace it later.
The Meaning of "Children" in a Will
The word “children” in a will might seem simple, but it can get complicated due to circumstances like adoptions, stepparent relationships, and timing.
Can the Executor of a Will Be Removed?
Can you "fire" the executor? A court can always remove an executor who is dishonest or seriously incompetent.
How Can a Will Be Contested or Challenged in Court?
It's usually difficult to successfully challenge a will--but it happens.
The “Executor” of a Trust: The Successor Trustee
The person who serves as the "executor" of a living trust is called the "successor trustee."
How a Special Needs Trust Works
Special needs trusts can make sure a beneficiary with a disability can inherit from family while staying eligible for important government benefits.
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