Stop Family Fights Over Your Estate Before They Begin
Nobody necessarily enjoys making their end-of-life plans. However, if you want to make sure that your final wishes are carried out and that your loved ones are left with the inheritance you want them to receive, it is important to have an estate plan and/or a will in place. As you create your estate plan, however, there […]
What to Expect From a Probate Court Hearing
When someone passes away and has left assets behind, probate may be required to take care of any loose ends required before the deceased’s assets are distributed. This process can occur whether a person had a last will and testament or not, so it is important when putting your will together to consider that this […]
How to Set Up a Special Needs Trust
Planning your estate properly is even more important if you intend to leave assets to someone with special needs. Doing so without using a special needs trust can hurt the person in ways that you do not intend. It can make them ineligible for Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid, to begin, in addition to other […]
What Exactly Does a Probate Lawyer Do?
When someone passes on, their estate usually goes through a process known as “probate.” During probate, an individual’s debts and assets will be identified. Their debts will be paid off and then their assets will be distributed in accordance to their will. Absent a will, rules of inheritance will apply. Depending on the complexity of […]