Wills
Deceased Famous Persons Who Had No Will When They Died
Wednesday, June 15th, 2022
When a death occurs without a will established, any assets that were owned by you will become intestate. The probate court will then decide the heirs, which can become a long process. When no will exists it also does not guarantee any specific estate beneficiary. Plus, with no will, the inheriting family may end up... read more
7 Things Your Will Needs To Have
Thursday, December 23rd, 2021
As a testament, the will is a legal document stating a person´s final wishes following their death. With that, it is considered to be a major part of the individual´s estate. Although the will can be created by the individual, it can also be produced with the help of an attorney specializing in estate planning.... read more
Things You Need to Know About Writing a Will
Friday, October 15th, 2021
We all know the importance of a will. This applies primarily to senior citizens, but we should all have a choice written in advance as life is unpredictable. You may not be familiar with this, but most of a person’s typical household assets, like retirement accounts, qualify to be transferred outside of a will unless... read more
What to Do If Your Executor Stops Doing their Job
Tuesday, July 27th, 2021
Losing a loved one can be very hard, but the situation can be made even worse if their estate doesn’t pass through probate quickly and easily. Many people find that they can’t really get a sense of closure until probate is over. However, if the estate’s executor doesn’t seem to be doing their job, probate... read more
What Happens if Your Executor Resigns?
Tuesday, June 15th, 2021
While it doesn’t often happen, there is a legal process in place for the executor of an estate to resign from that position. When this occurs, it does often mean that the probate process comes to a temporary halt, but this delay may not be very long. If you are an executor who is considering... read more
Why It’s Important to Update Your Will
Sunday, May 30th, 2021
If you’ve written a will, you may feel like your estate is now protected. However, while that is true for your current situation, it’s not necessarily the case for the future. Your will needs to be updated regularly because your life, and your estate, is likely to change. Here are a few reasons why it’s... read more
Tips for Dividing Your Estate Fairly to Avoid Fighting
Thursday, April 15th, 2021
One of the most difficult parts of estate planning, for some people, is determining how to divide their assets. If you have very few assets or know that your heirs will be in agreement over how you divide things up, you may not worry too much about it. However, if you have a large number... read more
What Happens if You and One of Your Heirs Dies at the Same Time?
Tuesday, December 15th, 2020
In your will and on your various accounts, you have named who your heirs are and what they will receive. However, what would happen if you and at least one of your heirs were to die at the same time? It can happen in a car crash or other accident. There are some things you... read more
Why It’s Important to Name Beneficiaries on Accounts
Wednesday, November 25th, 2020
When most people think about beneficiaries, they immediately think about insurance policies and perhaps retirement accounts. Few people, unfortunately, think about their bank accounts or savings accounts. These are the two types of accounts that often do not have beneficiaries listed on them. If you are married, that’s not typically a concern—your spouse will inherit... read more
Should I Pass on Heirlooms Before I Die?
Friday, October 23rd, 2020
Many people have family heirlooms that they have inherited from their parents or grandparents. Some of these items may have been in your family for generations and hold significant sentimental value, if not actual monetary value. Even those that aren’t as old, such as a piece of jewelry your grandmother owned, may be considered valuable... read more