Articles From Richard P. Miller

Probate estate engagement letters and petition for attorney fees in probate court By Richard P. Miller Trusts and Estates, April 2014 A comprehensive engagement letter to the estate’s representative minimizes the possibility of misunderstanding regarding attorney’s fees.
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Case study: Tips on closing a probate estate after 14 months By Richard P. Miller Trusts and Estates, December 2012 This article discusses the problems that can result from closing an estate beyond the 14-month period.
Estate planning for income in respect of a decedent (IRD) from QRPs and IRAs By Richard P. Miller Trusts and Estates, June 2004 Income in respect of a decedent is a right to income that was substantially earned before the decedent's death, but that was not payable to him until after death.
Mistakes of practitioners in estate planning By Richard P. Miller Trusts and Estates, September 1999 A. The description of a specific bequest must be clear as to what property and to whom it should be distributed.

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