http://www.curtin-law.com/newsletters/Estate-Planning/?launch_axn=feed&type=rss_2.0 Untitled 7 http://www.curtin-law.com/newsletters/Estate-Planning/?launch_pg=NewsletterDetailLayout&launch_sel=1000791&title=Choosing+a+Healthcare+Power+of+Attorney&source=feed Like a durable power of attorney for financial decisions, a healthcare power of attorney permits you to name a medical proxy to make healthcare decisions on your behalf when you are no longer able to do so for yourself. Similar to a living will,... http://www.curtin-law.com/newsletters/Estate-Planning/?launch_pg=NewsletterDetailLayout&launch_sel=1000791&title=Choosing+a+Healthcare+Power+of+Attorney&source=feed http://www.curtin-law.com/newsletters/Estate-Planning/?launch_pg=NewsletterDetailLayout&launch_sel=1000555&title=Trusts%2C+Public+and+Private+-+III&source=feed <P></P> <P></P> <P><STRONG>Trusts, Public and Private - III</STRONG></P> <P></P> <P>An express trust is either public or private. A public trust, also known as a charitable trust, is an express trust created for a charitable purpose. If an... http://www.curtin-law.com/newsletters/Estate-Planning/?launch_pg=NewsletterDetailLayout&launch_sel=1000555&title=Trusts%2C+Public+and+Private+-+III&source=feed http://www.curtin-law.com/newsletters/Estate-Planning/?launch_pg=NewsletterDetailLayout&launch_sel=1000512&title=Probate+--+Overview&source=feed In a civilized society, a legal mechanism for dealing with a deceased person's property is essential. Think of the chaos that would result if, when someone died, the law allowed anyone free access to take all or any part of the deceased person's... http://www.curtin-law.com/newsletters/Estate-Planning/?launch_pg=NewsletterDetailLayout&launch_sel=1000512&title=Probate+--+Overview&source=feed http://www.curtin-law.com/newsletters/Estate-Planning/?launch_pg=NewsletterDetailLayout&launch_sel=1000879&title=Distribution+Provisions&source=feed <STRONG>Spray Provisions</STRONG> <P></P> <P>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... http://www.curtin-law.com/newsletters/Estate-Planning/?launch_pg=NewsletterDetailLayout&launch_sel=1000879&title=Distribution+Provisions&source=feed http://www.curtin-law.com/newsletters/Estate-Planning/?launch_pg=NewsletterDetailLayout&launch_sel=1000695&title=Inheritance+Without+Planning+Means+No+Person+Is+In+Control&source=feed <P></P> <P></P> <P><STRONG>Inheritance Without Planning Means No Person Is In Control</STRONG> </P> <P></P> <P>When a person dies intestate (without making and leaving a will), each state provides a default plan (usually known as the statute of... http://www.curtin-law.com/newsletters/Estate-Planning/?launch_pg=NewsletterDetailLayout&launch_sel=1000695&title=Inheritance+Without+Planning+Means+No+Person+Is+In+Control&source=feed