Zappos CEO had No Will and That Is a Mistake
If you pass away without a will, a state court generally decides who gets your assets and, if you have children, who will care for them.
Is Probate Required If There Is a Surviving Spouse?
A common misconception is that you do not have to probate a will when your spouse dies.
How Does Probate affect Real Estate Transactions?
Is it better to transfer the title of the home to us, or to leave it as it is given her age and go through probate?
How Do Joint Accounts and Beneficiary Designations Work in Estate Planning?
Remember that a will goes through probate, so a husband and wife typically try to avoid it by using joint ownership or beneficiary designations. However, they’re often mistaken by believing the will still controls their estate.
Prince’s Estate Hits the IRS with a Million Dollar Lawsuit
Prince’s sudden death in 2016 triggered numerous court proceedings. First, probate documents had to be filed in court because Prince died without a will.
Estate Planning Needs for Every Stage
Although there is often a progression of complexity in estate planning, this progression generally follows stages in life rather than specific ages.
How to Make Beneficiary Designations Better
Beneficiary mistakes can result in retirement plan assets being transferred to unintended beneficiaries.
What Happens to Debt when You Die?
Creditors typically try to collect on unpaid debt, by going after the decedent’s estate during a process called probate.
Why Everyone Needs an Estate Plan
If you think of estate planning as something only ultra-wealthy people need to do, you're not alone. That's a common misconception.
Appeals Court Rules in Will Dispute between Ex-Wife and Brother
Recently, the Indiana Court of Appeals decided the case of Trowbridge v. Estate of Trowbridge. The case involved a man, Everett, who, despite their divorce, remained on good terms with his ex-wife, Christal.