You create an estate plan so that your preferences determine what happens to your property after you die rather than state law. Whether you want your business to pass to your oldest child or your executor to sell your house and split its value among loved ones, you...
If you are a beneficiary of a piece of property going through probate, you should understand that the process can sometimes be lengthy. Probate can last anywhere from several months to years, depending upon the relevant issues surrounding the estate in probate. ...
You’ve worked hard to build up your company, and you hope that it can support future generations of your family. It’s imperative that you take the time to get a succession plan together so that it’s in place and ready to go if something happens to you. One thing that...
Most people who are creating an estate plan think about what’s going to happen to their assets when they pass away. There are other elements to the estate plan that you have to think about. This includes making plans for taking care of your affairs if you’re unable to...
Estate planning is one of the most important undertakings you can ever make. An estate plan allows you to make the essential arrangements so that your assets, also known as estate, can go to the right people when you pass on. But, an estate plan will only express your...
Your parent always told you they wanted to leave an equal inheritance for you and your sibling. It was never much of a concern for you until after they died. Now, you can't help but worry that your sibling's behavior could impact your rights and the legacy your parent...
Retirement bells are ringing, and you are probably wondering where to start with your estate plans. Given that you have worked so hard over the years and built a sizable estate, it is important to have a plan for the future with an eye on passing down your assets to...
Some people don't write out an estate plan until they are ready to retire from their job or get diagnosed with a terminal illness. Many people will procrastinate as long as they can, preferring to not think about what will happen if they die. Failing to create an...
You may not yet realize this, but your most precious family heirlooms probably aren’t what you think they are. Even if your heirs have definite opinions about “what’s fair” when it comes to dividing Grandma’s jewelry or Grandpa’s watch collection, the real battles may...
Planning for what happens when you die or in the event that you become incapacitated can be a daunting prospect. Estate planning can often be perceived as morbid. For this reason, it is often something that people choose to put off. However, planning for the future...