Most Americans have not taken the time to put the necessary estate planning documents in place. This is a statistic that must change, because a lot of families pay a hefty price when their loved...
Estate planning obviously includes the execution of legally binding documents. However, these documents are not going to accomplish much without having human beings in place to actually make your wishes a reality in the real...
One of the biggest mistakes that you can make with your estate plan is to choose the wrong people to appoint to various administrative roles. If you choose the wrong Trustee, for example, your Trust...
Most people think that when they receive an inheritance they have to take it. However, you have no legal obligation to take any inheritance. You can actually refuse it. The legal term for doing so...
When you leave assets to someone in your estate plan, he or she is not legally required to accept them. The inheritance can be disclaimed. This is often done for tax reasons or to avoid...
When a loved one of yours passes away, you have more considerations in the modern age than people had in the past. The digital age has brought with it a range of different concerns that...
Estate litigation is not easy under ordinary circumstances. However, if your heirs have to fight over what is in your estate, it becomes even more difficult. Under ideal circumstances, you will know what’s in your...
When your second (or third) spouse and children from previous relationships all know that you’ve done estate planning and that they’re protected, relationships can be fostered.
As soon as word of Marshall’s diagnosis spread, friends and neighbors rallied offering and providing support. They offered to drive Marshall to the doctor’s office and store, dropped off meals, did errands, and stopped...