Estate Law Author

Caroline Foster

Caroline Foster is an experienced estate law attorney with a focus on estate planning and trust administration. She has helped numerous clients navigate complex estate planning issues and has a deep understanding of tax implications.

Credentials

J.D., Harvard University, LL.M. in Taxation

10+ yearsEstate PlanningTrust Administration

Articles by Caroline Foster

What Is a Springing Power of Attorney?Is a Will Sufficient to Avoid Probate?What Is the Time Limit to Claim Ancestral Property?How Long Does a Probate Hearing Take?Who Is Responsible for Cleaning Out an Apartment After Death?How to Sign on Behalf of Someone Else How to File a Petition for Removal of Trustee If Something Happens to Me, Who Will Get My Child?Does a Testamentary Trust Avoid Probate?What Happens to a Lien on Property When the Owner Dies?Can an Attorney Draft a Will for a Family Member?How to Find Out if Someone Has Power of Attorney What Is the Best Form of Power of Attorney?Can I Sell My Parents' House After They Die?How to Avoid the Probate Process After Death Clark v. Campbell: Why a Trust Needs Definite Beneficiaries Marshall v. Marshall and the Probate Exception Eyerman v. Mercantile Trust Co.: A Legal Analysis What to Look For in an Estate Planning Attorney How to File a Petition to Probate Will in Common Form How to Get Power of Attorney for My Mother with Dementia When Can You Distribute Money From an Estate?Can I Make My Own Will Without a Lawyer?Can You Bury an Urn in a Cemetery Plot?How Long Does Probate Take in the UK?Can I Give Someone Permission to Sign My Name?How Long Will a Hospital Hold a Body?Who Pays Taxes on Life Estate Property?When Can an Executor Disburse Funds?If Your House Is in a Trust, Can You Sell It?