<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Michael A. Chiantella, P.A. Blog</title><link>http://chiantella.com/</link><description>This is the Michael A. Chiantella, P.A. Blog</description><copyright>Copyright (c) 2012 </copyright><pubDate>2/8/2012 7:55:24 AM</pubDate><lastBuildDate>2/8/2012 7:55:24 AM</lastBuildDate><ttl>5</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[ How the Probate Process Works ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ The Probate Process&nbsp;
Probate can be a long, complicated and frustrating process if an estate is not properly planned. &nbsp;Essentially probate is the process of proving a will is authentic or valid in the court of law. &nbsp;If an estate has no will, this also includes the process of judgment on the estate's assets, allowing the judge to make final decision over your family's future.

How Probate Works
In your legal will, you will name an executor. &nbsp;After your death, the executor files papers in the local probate court. If you die without a will, the court assigns someone to act as a representative. &nbsp;If you have a will, the executor proves that your will is valid and then presents a list of your assets to the court. &nbsp;Your relatives, heirs and creditors are then notified of your death, and the process of disbursement begins. &nbsp;The debts are first settled, then the remaining assets are disbursed to your heirs as outlined in your will. &nbsp;If no will is present, your assets are disbursed as deemed proper by the probate court.
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Learn more about Michael A. Chiantella's&nbsp;Sarasota probate attorney services.

Avoiding Complicated Probate Procedures
Probate can often be avoided by having your estate planned by an experienced estate planning attorney. &nbsp;This can be done through the use of trusts and other estate planning practices.

To learn more about probate or estate planning, contact Michael A. Chiantella at 941-488-1779 or click here to contact us online now.
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Dynasty Trusts, also known as long term discretionary beneficiary trusts, are long term trusts designed to protect the intended beneficiaries. &nbsp;They offer substantial asset protection and work to avoid repeated taxation as assets are transferred from generation to generation. &nbsp;Michael A. Chiantella is a Venice &amp; Sarasota Estate Planning Attorney&nbsp;that specializes in Dynasty Trusts due to their countless benefits for both the client and their loved ones.

Why Dynasty Trusts?
Today's tax system levies taxes on estate and gift trusts every time they change hands from one generation to the next. &nbsp;Dynasty Trusts are designed to avoid these taxes by creating a second estate that can outlive most of the family members, and continue providing financially for future generations.


Dynasty Trusts are long term trusts created for the descendants of all generations in a family. &nbsp;Dynasty Trusts are designed to survive up to 21 years beyond the death of the last beneficiary alive when the trust was written.


To learn more about Dynasty Trusts, or Venice Estate Planning, call Michael A. Chiantella at 1-941-488-1779 or click here to contact us online.
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