During probate court, a person’s will is validated and the executor is responsible for handling the decedent’s assets, debts, and final tax filings legally and according to the decedent’s wishes. To begin probate, a personal representative or executor must file…
Upon the death of a loved one, their will specifies what property should be distributed and the person responsible for settling their estate. For many reasons, beneficiaries can feel slighted by what they did or didn’t receive, and some individuals…
57% of American adults have not prepared a Last Will & Testament (a “Will”) according to Care.com’s estate planning survey. The survey found that participants were more likely or less likely to have a Will depending on issues such as…
If you already have a will, you are farther ahead than nearly 50% of all Americans. While a will is a necessary document that every person who owns assets should have, it is still a relatively simple document that may…
To protect our loved ones and our assets, estate planning is important to any individual regardless of orientation. In the LGBTQIA+ community, estate planning can legally protect against discrimination even if others are reluctant to recognize your relationship and your…
As seniors age, they increasingly count on help from family and friends to take care of their financial and health care matters. They often believe that their family members will be able to take care of any issues that arise.…
The World Health Organization (WHO) gave name to the disease-causing the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak on February 11, 2020. The coronavirus disease 2019 shortly after became known by its abbreviation, CO for corona, VI for virus, D for disease, and…
Elder abuse can manifest itself in many different ways and may present itself in older adults’ lives concurrently. Sadly, elder abuse events are significantly underreported. The National Council on Aging reports that estimates range as high as five million older…
A Common Questions we hear: “Can’t I just grab a will off the internet, do a transfer-on-death deed for my land, put my kids on my bank account, and be done with my estate plan?” It’s just not a good…