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 Build Generational Wealth: Assets, Trusts & TaxesHow to Handle an Inherited IRA: Rules and Next StepsWhat Are Final Expenses? Funeral, Legal & Debt CostsHow Do the Wealthy Protect Their Money: Trusts and TaxesHow Much Does a Will Cost? Attorney, Online, and FreeWhat Is a Charitable Annuity and How Does It Work?How to Fill Out a Will Form Step by StepHow to Find the Right Estate Planning LawyerHow to Obtain a Financial Power of AttorneyDoes Your Credit Card Debt Die With You? Who PaysDo It Yourself Wills and Trusts Without a LawyerWhy Would You Want an Irrevocable Trust? Key ReasonsWhat Is a Life Insurance Beneficiary and How It WorksWhat Is a GRAT Trust? Definition and How It WorksHow to Manage a Trust Fund: Trustee Duties and RulesWhere Are Probate Notices Published or Posted?When Should You Make a Will? Life Events and AgeHow Do I Get a Will Done? Options and RequirementsWill Writing Lawyer: Duties, Costs, and RequirementsDo You Pay Taxes on a Life Insurance Inheritance?Can You Gift an Annuity? Rules and Tax ConsequencesCan an Executor Override a Beneficiary? Powers and LimitsWhat Is a Gift Trust: Types, Tax Rules, and SetupWhen Would a Power of Attorney Be Needed?How to Write a Check as a Gift: Steps and Tax RulesHow to Avoid Paying Taxes on an Inherited IRAHow to Find Out If You're a Life Insurance BeneficiaryWhat Happens to Long Term Care Insurance When You Die?Is Power of Attorney Capitalized? Rules ExplainedHow to Set Up a Trust Fund: Key Steps and Costs