If a family member has passed without a will, you probably have questions about how their estate will be distributed. Every state has its own “intestate succession” laws that outline how the property of a
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
Having a comprehensive Will in place can protect your loved ones once you are gone. Most people will put off making a Will until they have children, launch a business, buy a first home or
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.
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
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
How do you know that your legacy will be upheld after you’re no longer there to attend to it? It can be hard to know. All we can ever do is place our trust in
Probate is the process that handles your estate and carries out the provisions of your Will, after you pass away. The probate process can be quite lengthy from beginning to end. By having a better
Similar to a Will, a Revocable Living Trust (or “living trust”) is a legal document that controls what happens to someone’s assets when they pass away. However, there are a few key differences between Revocable
