Your estate plan is a way for your legacy to live on and to support your loved ones, even after you pass away. After years of planning, you want your friends and family to have the assets you worked hard to leave for them. Unfortunately, medical care is often an...
Going through the process of probate for your loved one can feel overwhelming. While the process should be a way to ensure your loved one's estate goes to the correct beneficiaries, some issues can cause complications. Your loved one knew it was important to draft a...
Navigating the complexities of a revocable living trust can present numerous challenges. When it comes to naming a successor trustee, not just anyone can take on this important role. The trustee must be confident that the individual can handle not only the...
The death of a loved one is a traumatic moment for family members grieving a monumental loss. Whether a spouse, mother, father or other relative passed away, life has changed dramatically. The future is suddenly uncertain. For those who relied on them financially,...
Being appointed as a personal representative of an estate comes during difficult times. A tragedy occurred followed by a loved one’s death. The appointment represents significant responsibilities, specifically overseeing all aspects of the probate process. What Is a...
The death of a loved one combines emotionally-charged issues with necessary legal steps. While dealing with a tragedy, the gathering of assets, paying debts, and the filing of tax returns are necessary and important parts of moving forward. An initial and significant...
People often think of naming family members or other loved ones during the estate planning process to handle the administration and distribution of their estate as a personal representative. This is an integral part of estate planning and often conveys a significant...
Dealing with the death of a loved one can be a devastating and confusing time. In addition to your grief, you may encounter many logistical or legal issues after a loved one passes away. Your loved one’s estate plan is the roadmap for the legacy they hoped to pass on...
When you begin to think about distributing your assets after your death, it can be challenging to know which assets to leave to whom. Discussing this with your family before developing an estate plan can make matters more complicated. While your loves ones may have...
Handling the death of a loved one can be very challenging – both emotionally and throughout the legal process. You may have some initial concerns about your loved one’s will or estate being probated. The term probate is sometimes ambiguous and may leave you confused,...
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