Knowing how to find an estate attorney is a lot like knowing whether somebody is trustworthy or not. It requires you to have a keen sense of character and to be able to tell whether someone will be there when you need them. In the worst of cases, you are not going to be able to tell if...
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Besides your birth certificate and marriage license, your last will and testament is one of the most important documents you will ever own. Did you know there is more than one type of will to choose from? Depending on how many assets you own and the nature of your family, you may need multiple wills and trust documents...
A valid will is not enough to ensure the security and timely distribution of your assets in accordance with your wishes when you die. You should consider establishing a living trust in addition to your will. The larger the value of your estate, the greater the need to create a living trust and ensure the...
Thinking about passing on your estate to your children or grandchildren? You best cross your “t”s and dot your “i”s. If you are thinking about passing on your estate, you have probably heard rumors about taxes. But what do they mean for you and your family? Here, we will dive into 5 fascinating facts about estate...
When is the last time you stayed in a castle? That is the first thing you picture when someone starts talking about their estate, right? It would be nice if we all had several million dollars and a boat to leave for each of our kids. But you do not need to be on a first-name...
Nobody enjoys thinking about their mortality, and sorting through legal documents is not what most people would call a good time. This hesitation makes sorting through legal documents about your eventual death seem dangerously stressful and, perhaps, dull. That is probably why half of us do not have a will of any kind. Relax. We have got some tips...
Having a family is one of life’s greatest joys. There is so much to look forward to — graduation, marriage, grandkids. Of course, these things require a lot of financial planning like 529 savings plans for college, or trust funds. One thing we hate to think about, however, is how to plan for our loved ones’ financial well-being...
The administrator of a will plays a vital role in terms of making sure the deceased’s wishes are carried out. They are responsible for managing the estate as it goes through probate. They must follow the guidelines stated within the will in terms of dividing up assets and making sure that any special instructions are...