What Does the Term “Decedent” Mean?

May 9, 2023
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Estate Planning, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration, Uncategorized

What Does the Term "Decedent" Mean? “Decedent” is a legal term that refers to a person who has died with unsatisfied legal obligations. At the end of their life, a decedent has some legal duties that must be fulfilled through…

How to Protect Your Estate from Unintended Heirs

October 9, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Estate Planning, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

What happens when a decedent’s will or trust does not provide for a decedent’s child?

What Happens to Debt when You Die?

September 3, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Plan, Estate Planning, Estate Planning Attorney, Estate Tax, Inheritance, Inheritance Tax, Last Will and Testament, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

Creditors typically try to collect on unpaid debt, by going after the decedent’s estate during a process called probate.

What Is a Testamentary Trust and Do You Need One?

May 26, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

Utilization of a testamentary trust for the surviving spouse is an excellent idea, whether the survivor is the husband or wife.