Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax legislation governing estate tax implications and requirements for estate administration
Uniform Probate Code: Model law providing standardized probate procedures, adopted by some US states for estate administration
Federal Estate and Gift Tax Regulations: Federal regulations governing the taxation of estate transfers and gifts
State Probate Codes: State-specific laws governing the administration of estates and probate procedures
State Trust Laws: State-specific regulations governing the creation and administration of trusts
State Property Laws: State-specific laws governing property rights, transfers, and ownership
State Contract Laws: State-specific regulations governing contract formation, enforcement, and remedies
State Estate Tax Regulations: State-specific rules for estate taxation, which may differ from federal requirements
State Inheritance Laws: State-specific laws governing inheritance rights and succession
Statute of Frauds: Legal doctrine requiring certain contracts to be in writing to be enforceable
Rule Against Perpetuities: Common law doctrine limiting the duration of property interests in estate planning
Contractual Capacity Requirements: Legal requirements regarding mental capacity and authority to enter into binding contracts
State Indemnification Laws: State-specific regulations governing indemnification agreements and their enforcement
Statute of Limitations: Time limits for bringing legal actions to enforce contract rights or claims
Consideration Requirements: Legal rules regarding the exchange of value necessary for valid contract formation
Document Execution Requirements: Legal requirements for proper execution of estate and contract documents
Notarization Requirements: State-specific rules for document notarization and witness requirements
