| Letters of Instruction |
| Your will should not mention each one of your possessions because their value and nature change as time goes on. Revising your will upon every change would be both inconvenient and costly. Instead, your will should use general language in addressing the disposal of your possessions. However, it is important that you keep an updated record of all your possessions in order to assist your survivors.More... |
| Distribution Provisions |
| A very common and valuable provision seen in most family trusts and invariably in dynasty trusts is the spray or sprinkle provision. Where there is more than one beneficiary, this provision allows the trustee to distribute (spray) the income and/or principal among the beneficiaries in varying proportions as the trustee feels appropriate, having in mind their individual needs and circumstances from time to time. In other words, the trustee need not make equal distributions among the beneficiaries, but instead can vary the distributions according to their particular needs, which undoubtedly is exactly what the grantors would do were they alive.More... |
| Protection of the Immediate Family |
| One of the main purposes for making and leaving a will is to guide the administration of the estate of the testator--the person who made the will. A will should be written in language that is clear and indisputable. Alas, the language in a will may be unclear or vague. This article discusses will interpretation doctrines designed to protect the testator's immediate family from mistakes, or apparent mistakes, by the testator.More... |
| Executors -- Steps Prior to Opening the Estate |
| The terms "executor," "administrator," and " personal representative" are all synonyms for someone who is legally responsible for managing the estate of a person who has died. The position of executor may be filled by a specific person named in the decedent's will or, if the decedent did not make a will, by someone whose relationship with the decedent makes him the legally responsible party (i.e., parent or spouse). The position can be refused.More... |
| Lapse and Mistake |
| One of the main purposes for making and leaving a will is to guide the administration of the estate of the testator--the person who made the will. A will should be written in language that is clear and indisputable. Alas, the language in a will may be unclear or vague. This article discusses the will interpretation and construction issues of lapse and mistake.More... |
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Magany Abbass, Attorney at Law
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About Us The law offices of Magany Abbass were established in 1996 by Magany Abbass. After working as a real estate broker for 14 years Magany identified the need for real attorneys with hands on experience in real estate. The offices were established to offer clients quality service by attorneys who are real estate savvy with years of experience in handling a wide variety of real estate matters. We handle commercial and residential real estate, investments, title matters, land use, probate and trusts as well as mediation, arbitration and litigation in all these areas. The firm is dedicated to providing cost effective representation to those businesses and individuals looking for a personalized alternative to large firm representation. Ultimately, whether our client is negotiating a business transaction, needs counseling and representation or is involved in a dispute our commitment as attorneys is to accomplish the client?s goals and resolve the client?s legal issues in the most effective possible manner. We are a community friendly law firm and support our local community through many pro bon hours of legal service donated to the community by our attorneys. |
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