Am I Named in a Will? How Would I Know?

February 1, 2021

How can we see if there was a will and if it’s worth pursuing?

Snowballed Out of Control

January 12, 2021

Mobs are dangerous. Homes and businesses get destroyed, police officers get killed, and people are lynched. Judgment is sometimes blinded by companions. Mobs do things that the individuals comprising them they would never dream of doing alone. A Collective nerve can be hazardous.

Act Quickly to Protect an Estate

November 12, 2020

When dealing with the emotional pain of the loss of a loved one, family members also have to address daunting administrative tasks.

How Much Power Does an Executor Have?

November 3, 2020

There are continuing misconceptions regarding what powers are held by a personal representative and when he can exercise them.

Can an Inheritance Lead to Trouble for Marriages?

October 22, 2020

Most states recognize inheritances as separate property, and many experts say keeping them separate is often the best approach.

10 Tips for Those Adjusting to Homeschooling

August 31, 2020

With the number of children learning at home jumping from 2.5 Million to 55.1 Million households due to the coronavirus, many parents need help coping.

Why Is Trust Funding Important?

August 25, 2020

If you have updated your estate plan during the Covid crisis and even found a way to sign your documents while maintaining social distance, do not overlook the last step of trust funding.

Can I Disinherit Anyone I Want?

August 6, 2020

So, you’ve decided that a family member won’t be getting an inheritance after all. Maybe you have an ungrateful or irresponsible family member you want to cut out of the will.

Differences Between Probate and Trust Administration

July 30, 2020

Probate and trust administration are not the same. There are important differences and similarities between administering a decedent’s probate estate and administering a decedent’s trust estate.

How Do Children Divide Mom’s Tangible Property?

July 14, 2020

One of the biggest challenges for anyone administering an estate is how to distribute what are called its tangible items. Unlike other property which can be easily sold, turned into cash and divided equally, tangible property is unique and often can’t be equally split. Its value also often can’t be measured by what it could be sold for. A family photo album may have no monetary value, for instance, but great sentimental significance.

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