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

Can I Pay My Parents' Mortgage? Tax and Legal RulesWhat Is a Life Insurance Policy and How Does It Work?What Does UTMA Mean in Banking and How It Works?When Does a Power of Attorney End or Expire?What to Do When a Parent Dies: A Legal ChecklistWhat Trust Funds Can and Cannot Be Used ForHow to Prepare for Old Age: Wills, Medicare, and RetirementWhat Is a Living Trust in CT and How Does It Work?What Happens to My EIDL Loan if I Die: Estate and HeirsWhat Are Letters of Administration and How to Get ThemWho Can Get Life Insurance? Eligibility RequirementsHow to File for Probate: Steps, Forms, and DeadlinesWhat to Do With an Inherited IRA From a Parent: Rules and TaxesAre Inherited IRAs Taxable? Traditional vs. RothHow to Make a Living Trust From Draft to FundingHow to Protect Retirement Savings From Nursing Home CostsCan a Nursing Home Take Your Annuity? Medicaid RulesWill vs. Trust: Key Differences and CostsHow to Get Power of Attorney: Steps and RequirementsCan I Deposit an Estate Check Into a Joint Account?Where to Keep Important Documents: Home, Bank & DigitalHow to Fill Out Form W-9 for a Deceased PersonWhat Happens When Someone Dies: Estate, Probate & TaxesHow to Prepare a Will: Step-by-Step ProcessWhy You Should Not Name a Trust as IRA BeneficiaryHow to Get a Tax ID Number for an Estate: Form SS-4What to Do If You Inherit a Million Dollars: Taxes and ProbateHow Does a Probate Bond Work? Costs and ClaimsDoes Life Insurance Count Towards Net Worth: Cash Value RulesHow Does a Donor-Advised Fund Work? Tax Benefits and Rules