Avoiding Probate
Probate is the court monitored process of managing and distributing an estate. It is often a time consuming and expensive process. Fortunately, there are several ways to avoid probate of ...
Consider the Obligations and Burdens With Care before Accepting Appointment as Executor
Being designated by a friend or a loved one as the Executor of his or her estate is an honor, but with that designation comes many responsibilities and legal risks. ...
Your Father Died Without A Will. What Happens Next?
In our last post, we discussed problems that may arise if a person dies intestate (without leaving a Will). In this post, we discuss the process for administering and distributing ...
When There’s No Will, Problems May Arise
A critical part of estate planning involves preparing your Will. Doing so helps ensure that your estate will be distributed to your heirs according to your wishes. Unfortunately, many people ...
Estate Planning – Questions About Tangible Personal Property
Preparing a Will enables you to direct how and to whom your estate will be distributed once you’re gone. Your estate is comprised of your intangible personal property (including cash, IRA’s, ...