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

An Overview of Elder Financial Abuse Laws by State IRC 2522: The Federal Gift Tax Charitable Deduction Revocation of Authorization Process and Requirements FEGLI Life Insurance Payout: Calculation and Claim Process What Is the 5/5 Lapse Rule in Estate Planning?Mobilia Sequuntur Personam: Meaning and Legal Application International Legacy Probate: Managing Cross-Border Assets Unlimited Marital Deduction: IRS Rules and Eligibility Federal Law: Can You Assume a Mortgage After Death?Estate Tax: What It Is and Who Pays It?Money Smart for Older Adults: Protecting Your Assets Form 5336: How to File for an Estate Tax Extension Adjusted Taxable Gifts and Federal Estate Tax Liability Form 8971: Reporting Estate Basis to Beneficiaries Power of Attorney Declaration: What It Is and How It Works POA Requirements for Creating a Valid Power of Attorney What Is a Reversionary Trust and How Is It Taxed?What Is a Beneficiary Defective Inheritor's Trust (BDIT)?What Is a CUTMA Account and How Does It Work?Is Life Insurance Exempt From Creditors?What Are IRD Assets and How Are They Taxed?What Is Included in the Gross Estate for Estate Tax?How to Determine the Value of an Estate for Probate What Is the Uniform Prudent Investor Act?How to Set Up a Trust to Pay for College How to Use a Small Estate Affidavit Under 755 ILCS 5/25-1 How to Set Up a Crummey Trust for Grandchildren How a QPRT Works as a Grantor Trust Key Trust Provisions for Asset Management and Distribution What Property Is Included in the Gross Estate Under IRC 2033?