When people hear the word “estate”, they usually think they need to be rich with plenty of assets for the thought of estate planning to be relevant to them. But the truth is, everyone needs
Part of planning for the future is ensuring that you have everything you need to be successful. Part of your estate planning process should include sitting down with an estate planning attorney and constructing comprehensive
If you’re taking the proactive step of protecting your loved ones well after you’ve passed away, congratulations. Estate planning is one of the best ways to ensure that your loved ones won’t have to face
Recently our firm was hired to probate a Will. It should have been a simple process—a wife died leaving everything to her husband. Unfortunately, the couple had done “do it yourself” Wills off the internet.
Probate is the legal process in which the court decides the validity of a will, and oversees the administration of an estate. It can be a lengthy and expensive process, but there are ways to avoid it. Here at DK Rus Law, we would like to explain
Wills and living trusts (also known as a Revocable Trust) are both estate planning tools that help you distribute your assets after death as you see fit, but there are distinct differences between the two.
If you’re overwhelmed by the thought of estate planning, you’re not alone. Many Americans put off establishing their Will and estate plan simply because they don’t know much about what these legal processes entail. Documenting
As the world becomes increasingly focused on technology, many people are realizing that their assets aren’t just physical items like vehicles or furniture, and that some are actually housed in a digital space. Whether or
Estate planning is something that—understandably– most people do not like to think about; no one likes to contemplate their death. But while it may be an uncomfortable subject to address, planning for the care of
Most people know that they need to have a will, but have not begun estate planning, simply because they do not know where to start. Having a will written is an important part of this
