What Is Estate Planning?
Estate planning is a process to consider alternatives for, to think through, and to set up legally effective arrangements that would meet your specific wishes if something happens to you or those …
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Do I Have to Have a Will?
No, but if you do not have a will then your assets will be distributed “intestate.” What this means is that your property will be distributed to your “heirs” (usually …
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Does It Make Sense To Use An Attorney? Is It Expensive?
Only an attorney who regularly practices in the fields of wills, trusts, probate and estate planning is able to provide you with really sound legal advice as you put your estate plan into place. …
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You Can't Take It With You So Why Not Make a Will?
A Last Will and Testament is one of the most important legal documents a person can create during his or her lifetime. If a person dies without a Will they are said to have died “intestate” and state laws will determine how and to whom the person’s assets will be distributed. If a person dies without a Will the beneficiaries can not dispute the court’s …
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When to Update Your Will
A will is an important estate planning document that describes how your property should be distributed after you pass away. Most people put a lot of thought into creating their will. They consider providing for their family, naming guardians for their children and supporting various charities, for example. They properly execute their wills and make sure that they are put in safe …
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