Estate Law Author

Ruby Singh-Patel

Ruby Singh-Patel is an experienced estate law attorney with a focus on estate planning for healthcare professionals and medical directives. She has helped numerous healthcare professionals plan for the future and has a strong understanding of the complexities of healthcare law.

Credentials

J.D., University of Illinois, LL.M. in Health Law

6+ yearsEstate Planning for Healthcare ProfessionalsMedical Directives

Articles by Ruby Singh-Patel

Do You Have to Go Through Probate When Someone Dies?Do Beneficiaries Pay Taxes on Trust Distributions?What Does Per Stirpes Mean in a Will or Trust?What Does Final Expense Insurance Cover? Funerals & Debts Does a Revocable Trust Need an EIN or SSN?Is a Trust an Entity? Legal Status vs. Tax Treatment What to Do With Life Insurance Money: 5 Priority Steps Can You Transfer an Annuity to an Irrevocable Trust?How a Gun Trust Works for Protecting Your Firearms Are Wills Public Record in NY? How to Access Them What Happens If a Beneficiary Will Not Respond?42 USC 1396p(d)(4)(A) Special Needs Trusts Explained What Is a Reverse QTIP Trust and How Does It Work?When Do You Have to Pay Inheritance Tax?Do You Need an Attorney to Set Up a Trust?Does a Living Trust Need a Tax ID Number?Can a Power of Attorney Sign for a Trustee of a Trust?What Do “Give, Devise, and Bequeath” Mean in a Will?What Is a Testator for a Will and What Are Their Powers?How Much Does It Cost to Update a Will?How to Check the Validity of a Power of Attorney?Reporting Estate Distributions to Beneficiaries What Happens If a Beneficiary Does Not Claim Their Inheritance?What Happened to Hugh Hefner's Estate?My Dad Died. Does His Wife Get Everything?Can Bank Accounts Be Put in a Trust?How to Set Up a Trust for an Elderly Parent What Is the Definition of a Trust Estate?Using a Trust as Collateral for a Loan: Key Legal Considerations What Is a See-Through Trust and How Does It Work?