Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax provisions governing estate taxation, gift transfers, and related tax implications for estate planning
HIPAA: Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act regulations regarding privacy of medical information in estate planning context
Electronic Communications Privacy Act: Federal legislation governing access and handling of digital assets in estate planning
Uniform Probate Code: Model law providing standardized probate procedures, adopted by many states with variations
Uniform Trust Code: Model law governing trust creation, administration, and enforcement, adopted by many states with modifications
Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act: Model law providing fiduciaries with legal authority to manage digital assets and electronic communications
Uniform Property Transfer on Death Act: Model law governing non-probate transfers of property upon death
State Probate Code: State-specific laws governing the administration of estates and probate procedures
State Trust Laws: State-specific regulations governing trust creation, administration, and enforcement
State Estate Tax Laws: State-specific tax provisions affecting estates and inheritances
State Property Laws: State-specific regulations governing property ownership, transfer, and rights
Power of Attorney Laws: State-specific regulations governing the appointment and authority of attorneys-in-fact
Capacity Requirements: Legal standards for mental capacity required to execute estate planning documents
Execution Requirements: Legal formalities required for proper execution of estate planning documents
Witness/Notarization Requirements: State-specific requirements for witnesses and notarization of estate documents
Fiduciary Duty Laws: Legal principles governing the responsibilities and obligations of fiduciaries in estate administration
