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

Assigned posts

Articles by Ruby Singh-Patel

How to Start a Family Foundation: Steps and RequirementsWhere to Get a Will Notarized Near You or OnlineWhat Are the Different Types of Trusts & How They WorkHow Much Is Inheritance Tax: Rates and ExemptionsWhy You Should Not Name a Trust as an IRA BeneficiaryWhat Is a 1041 Tax Form for Estates and Trusts?Is a Trust Better Than a Will? How to DecideWhat Happens After Someone Dies? Estate and ProbateWhat Type of Power of Attorney Covers Everything?Who Needs a Trust Instead of a Will? Key SituationsWhat Does TOD Stand for in Finance: Transfer on DeathHow to Dissolve a Trust After Death: Steps for TrusteesWho Gets a Life Insurance Payout? Beneficiary RulesHow to Make Someone Your Power of AttorneyHow to Help Aging Parents Financially: Legal and Tax TipsWhat Is Probate Law and How Does It Work?What Happens to Retirement Accounts When You Die?How Much Does a Living Trust Cost? Attorney & DIY FeesWhat Is an ABLE Account? Eligibility and BenefitsDo I Need an Estate Attorney? When to Hire OneHow to Sell an Inherited House: Probate, Taxes & ClosingDo Annuities Have Beneficiaries? Rights & PayoutsHow Do Trusts Avoid Taxes? Estate and Income StrategiesCan a Trustee Be a Beneficiary? Rules and PitfallsWho to Notify When Someone Dies: Agencies and AccountsDo Trustees Get Paid? Fees, Taxes, and RightsHow to Set Up an Annuity for a Child: Steps and Tax RulesHow Fast Does Life Insurance Pay Out: Timelines and DelaysWhat Are the Disadvantages of an ABLE Account?How to Set Up an Irrevocable Trust: Step by Step