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

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Articles by Ruby Singh-Patel

Can a Beneficiary Withdraw Money From an Irrevocable Trust?Can You Have Co-Executors of a Will? Pros and ConsWhy Set Up a Trust Fund: Probate, Privacy, and TaxesWhat to Do With a $100K Inheritance: Taxes and InvestingWhat Is IRS Form 56 and When Is It Needed?Do Annuities Have Death Benefits? How They WorkWhat Does a Living Trust Look Like? Sections and ClausesAre Probate Fees Tax Deductible on Estate Returns?How to Transfer Assets to a Trust: Every Asset TypeWhen Someone Dies, What Happens to Their Debt?Is There a Time Limit on Selling Inherited Property?How Does a Fiduciary Get Paid? Fee StructuresWhat Happens if the Beneficiary of an Annuity Dies?Is Inheritance Tax Based on Where the Beneficiary Lives?Can I Put My House in a Trust to Avoid Creditors?What Happens to Your 401(k) If You Die Before 65?Is There a Federal Inheritance Tax or Estate Tax?How to Set Up a Will and Trust: Step by StepWhat Happens to an Annuity When You Die: Payouts & TaxesCan You Create a Living Trust Online? Steps and ValidityHow to Request Power of Attorney: Forms and FilingHow Much Money Can You Receive as a Gift Tax-Free?Can I Add My Spouse to My 401(k)? Spousal Rights ExplainedWhat Does a Fiduciary Do? Duties and ResponsibilitiesWhere Does Debt Go When You Die: Your Estate PaysHow to Pay for a Funeral: Insurance, Savings and AidWho Is the Fiduciary of an Estate and What Do They Do?What Legal Documents Do I Need for Estate Planning?How Long Does It Take to Settle an Irrevocable Trust?Is Term Life Insurance an Asset? Taxes and Estate Rules