Estate Law Author

Sydney Russell-Hall

Sydney Russell-Hall is a seasoned estate law attorney with expertise in estate taxation and gift tax planning. She has helped numerous clients navigate complex tax issues and has a deep understanding of the complexities of estate taxation.

Credentials

J.D., University of Washington, LL.M. in Taxation

15+ yearsEstate TaxationGift Tax Planning

Articles by Sydney Russell-Hall

What Happens to a Mortgage When Someone Dies Without a Will?How to Find Out if You Have a Trust Fund in Your Name Can I Gift My House to My Son? What Are the Rules?What Happens to Someone's Medical Bills When They Die?What Happens If You Live With Someone and They Pass Away?When Are Trust Tax Return Extensions Due?What Is the HEMS Distribution Standard in a Trust?How to Transfer Trust Assets to a Beneficiary What Happens to a Settlement When a Person Dies?What Happens If You Die in Another State?How Long Is a Last Will and Testament Valid?What Happens to Cremated Ashes If Not Collected?The U.S. Estate Tax for Non-Resident Aliens IRS Publication 950: Introduction to Estate and Gift Taxes Final Trust Distribution Letter to Beneficiaries: What Trustees Must Include When Are Life Insurance Proceeds Included in an Estate?Are Stepchildren Considered Next of Kin in Inheritance Cases?What Is a Non-Exempt Trust and How Does It Work?Do You Have to Pay Back Medicaid Benefits?What Happens When a Special Needs Child Turns 18?What Happens to Parents' Debt When They Die?Can My Power of Attorney Live in a Different State?Resignation of a Trustee and Appointment of a Successor Who Did Howard Hughes Leave His Money To?Co-Trusteeship: Signature Authority and Trust Management Can Nursing Homes Take Gifted Money?How to Notarize a Will: The Process and Requirements What Does “Share and Share Alike” Mean in Wills and Estate Planning?What Is the Rule of Perpetuities Explained?IRS Debt After Death With No Estate: Who Is Responsible?