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Trusts have been in existence since time immemorial, yet many people still do not know how they work. Think of a trust as a legal arrangement you enter with a third party to administer and control your property or assets on your behalf. Usually, the end goal is to...
You know that it can cause a lot of problems for your family if you pass away without a will. Your children are adults themselves, so you don't need to worry about those points of your estate plan, but you know that a will is the easiest way to pass your assets on to...
The problem with many people’s estate plans is that they are out of date.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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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....
Let’s get this out of the way: estate planning is not for the rich and famous. In fact, pretty much everyone has some form of an estate. Your estate refers to everything you own: Your home, your car, life’s savings, retirement accounts and personal possessions....
Agreeing to serve as the executor of someone's estate comes with a lot of responsibility. You will have to manage everything from securing the property to hearings in probate court. Not only do you have to settle the decedent's accounts, but you also have to hand out...