How Does a Probate Proceeding Work?
Although most people would not want a court proceeding on death, many people mistakenly think that a will avoids one.
What Does a Probate Attorney Really Do?
A probate lawyer can provide a variety of services to you, if you’re struggling to deal with matters related to your loved one’s estate.
How Do I Title My Property Correctly for My Estate Plan?
If you think Estate Planning is simply the creation of a will or trust, you are missing a large portion of information, and could potentially have assets that do not flow according to the plan you have set up in your will or trust.
Estate Planning Avoids Probate
It was reported on the news recently that some of Aretha Franklin’s family members have found what they believe to be her will. It was handwritten, stained and crumpled up in a couch. The courts may or may not choose to honor it, depending on whether or not they are able to verify its authenticity.
How Do Trust Attorneys Help Your Estate Plan?
Setting up a trust fund offers many advantages in terms of passing on wealth or assets. It avoids probate, or the transfer of assets in court. This increases not only the ease of transfer, but also privacy.
Elder Law Estate Planning for the Future
You make things easier for the children, by planning for the possibility of a nursing home stay because you take the burden off the children to make crisis decisions for your long-term care costs.
Is Having a Will Really Such a Big Deal?
Your obligations to your family or loved ones do not stop, even if you have already passed on. If your family, especially your children, are still heavily dependent on you, you can still provide for them through proper estate planning, even if you are no longer present.
Should I Get a Divorce to Protect My Spouse from Medical Debt in Probate
If you have a medical issue that will certainly lead to death and significant costs, is it wise to legally divorce ahead of your death, so that the person dying owns very little beyond their health care coverage to protect assets from the likes of the medical insurance community?
Your Will Isn’t the End of Your Estate Planning
Your estate plan isn't finished just because your attorney has drawn up a will. Proper asset titling is the next step.
The Estate Planning Goal of What To Do with Mom’s House
The executor is responsible for finding a buyer and doing all that is necessary to get the best price possible.