Probate Lawyer Ninamary Maginnis Practice Areas
Probate is the legal process of transferring property following a person's death. Although probate customs and laws have changed over time, the purpose has remained much the same: an individual formalizes their intentions as to the transfer of their property at the time of their death (typically through a Will), their property is collected, certain debts are paid from the estate and the property is distributed accordingly. For more information related to Probate, contact probate lawyer Ninamary Maginnis.
A Will is a written instrument containing directions on how the assets and property of the testator (individual creating the Will) shall be divided upon his or her death. Wills can also contain instructions regarding the care of minor children, gifts to charity, and formation of posthumous trusts. In order for a Will to be legally valid, the testator must sign the Will in the presence of two witnesses, and he or she must be mentally competent and not acting under duress or under the controlling influence of another. For more information related to Wills, contact probate lawyer Ninamary Maginnis.
Trusts are estate-planning tools that can replace or supplement Wills, as well as help manage property during life. A trust manages the distribution of a person's property by transferring its benefits and obligations to different people. There are many reasons to create a trust, making this property distribution technique a popular choice for many people when creating an estate plan. For more information related to Trusts, contact probate lawyer Ninamary Maginnis.
Estates are categorized as probate or non-probate property. Probate property is property that is transferred by the provisions of a Will. Non-probate property is property that is either jointly held and passes by right of survivorship, is directed by beneficiary designation such as an IRA or a life insurance policy, or passes according to the terms of a trust. For more information related to Probating Estates, contact probate lawyer Ninamary Maginnis.
In addition to these practice areas, probate Attorney Ninamary Maginnis also handles matters related to:
- Personal Injury Law
- Insurance Bad Faith
- Health Care Law
- Civil Rights Law
- Juvenile Law
- Criminal Law
- Education Law
If you or someone you know in Louisville, Kentucky, or within the surrounding cities and counties of Kentucky needs the assistance of an experienced probate lawyer, contact Attorney Ninamary Maginnis of the Maginnis Law Office at 866-368-4654 or via her convenient contact form to schedule a consultation with an experienced probate lawyer.