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 […]
What Happens If Probate Is Started But Not Finished?
One of the most important steps when planning your will is to determine who will have the power to execute that will. The personal representative is responsible for things such as the selling of real estate and the distribution of assets to all the beneficiaries of the deceased. There are times when this representative may be […]
Prevent Your Own Children From Being Disinherited
The last thing most of us want to think about is what will happen to all of our assets after we have died. Proper estate planning is essential to make certain that your wishes will be honored. Unfortunately, many people are not aware of how easily their wishes can be disregarded if they do not […]
What Documents Are In a Complete Estate Plan?
As we age and our assets raise in value, it becomes imperative that we properly allocate our assets and belongings through a comprehensive estate plan. With that being said, there is more to planning an estate than simply drafting our last will & testament. A successful and effectively drafted estate plan will incorporate provisions that give […]