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

Can You Bury a Body Without a Casket?Does a Revocation of Power of Attorney Have to Be Notarized?Does an Irrevocable Trust Avoid Probate?Can Two People Have Power of Attorney?Does a Beneficiary Have to Share With Siblings?How to Properly Use a Power of Attorney Is a Trustee the Same as a Beneficiary?Can Inheritance Be Garnished to Pay Your Debts?If I Have a Will, Do I Need a Trust?Do You Need Probate if Everything Is in Joint Names?Who Gets the House When Parents Die Without a Will?Does an Attorney Represent the Estate or Personal Representative?What Is the Process for Reporting a Forged Will?Why Would an Estate Be Audited by the IRS?Married Daughter's Right in Father's Property Can I Write My Own Will and Have It Notarized?Is a Child Responsible for a Deceased Parent's Medical Bills?What Happens to a Business Bank Account When the Owner Dies?What Is a Right of First Refusal in an Inheritance?Can a Beneficiary Stop the Sale of a Property?How Much Do Estate Lawyers Charge Per Hour?Applying for Property Tax Exemptions After Death Who Is the Principal in a Power of Attorney?Can You Borrow Against a Trust Fund?What Happens With a Car Lease When Someone Dies?Does a Life Insurance Payout Affect SSDI Benefits?Can You Be Forced to Pay for a Funeral?How Do You Dissolve a Trust After a Divorce?How to Get a Home Equity Loan on an Inherited Property How Long Does a Conservatorship Last?