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 a Beneficiary Contribute to Their Own ABLE Account?What Is a Charitable Gift Fund and How Does It Work?How Much Money Do You Need to Start an Endowment?What Is an ABLE Account and How Does It Work?Who Are Beneficiaries: Types, Rights, and Tax RulesWhat Is a BDA IRA? Beneficiary Distribution RulesHow to Petition Probate Court: Filing Steps and FeesWhere to Get a Will Done: Attorneys, Online & DIYHow to Get a Financial Power of Attorney: Steps and RequirementsWhy Is It Good to Have Life Insurance: Key BenefitsHow Do I Know If Someone Has a Will: Where to LookIs an Inherited IRA Considered Taxable Income?Do Your Kids Inherit Your Debt When You Die?Will Case: Contesting a Will From Filing to TrialDoes Life Insurance Cover Accidental Death? AD&D ExplainedHow to Financially Prepare for a Parent's DeathAre Online Wills a Good Idea? Pros and ConsHow to Make Someone Your Power of Attorney AgentAre Inherited Roth IRAs Subject to the 10-Year Rule?How Much Tax on Inherited Property Do You Owe?How to Set Up a Living Trust: Steps and CostsCan You Leave a House in a Will? Rules & LimitsWhat Is a Life Insurance Beneficiary? Rules and RightsHow to Write a Guardianship Letter in Case of DeathWhen Does Probate Apply? Assets, Exceptions, and CostsHow Do Life Insurance Payouts Work: Claims and DelaysHow to Name Your Estate as Beneficiary: Steps and Tax RisksDoes Life Insurance Cover Accidental Death?Can You Inherit Airline Miles? What Each Airline AllowsAre Christmas Gifts Taxable? Rules and Exclusions