The problem with many people’s estate plans is that they are out of date. The best way to ensure your estate plan is current is to read through it once a year to check. The more often you review it and update it as needed, the less likely you or your family discover...
Year: 2022
Year: 2022
What estate planning documents does your 18-year-old child need?
Once a child turns 18, they’re legally an adult. That means their parents no longer automatically have authority over their medical care. If they’re in an accident or fall ill, you wouldn’t have the right to even get information about their condition under the Health...
When is it appropriate to contest a will?
If someone you love has passed away and left a will behind that you believe has been tampered with or doesn’t represent your loved one’s wishes, then you may be in a position where you’re considering contesting the will. A will contest is serious, because it asserts...
3 solutions for choosing a trustee while estate planning
Creating a trust is an increasingly popular estate planning solution. It gives the testator more long-term control over what happens with their property and reduces the likelihood of a probate court challenge. A trust can also protect your property again creditor...
What if an estate executor removes assets from the house?
One problem that can sometimes arise during probate is that the estate executor decides that they're going to remove assets from the deceased person's home. This can be in direct violation of the estate plan and may violate the rights of the beneficiaries. After all,...
Can you write your will by hand?
As your health declines, you know you need to get your estate planning in order. You decide to write down who you want to get which assets and things of this nature. Essentially, you're making a will, but you want to just write it out by hand, on your own schedule....