Estate Planning

Every adult has their own unique relationships and financial responsibilities that determine what kind of estate planning support they require. Oftentimes, the primary focus during the estate planning process is providing adequate support for dependent family members....

Probate is the legal process of validating a will and distributing the assets of a deceased person to their heirs or beneficiaries. When you leave a will behind or die intestate (without an estate plan), your estate will likely have to go through probate. It may not...

A young adult’s eighteenth birthday is a momentous occasion. It is the age at which U.S. law bestows most adult privileges and responsibilities. It is also the age at which a young adult’s parent or guardian no longer has the legal right to make major decisions on...

As you think about your legacy and how to best provide for your loved ones, you may wonder whether setting up a trust is the right move. There are many factors to consider when making this decision, but ultimately it comes down to what will work best for you and your...

If you are thinking about creating an estate plan, it’s crucial to appoint an executor to carry out your wishes to give you control over your assets instead of the courts. Nonetheless, some individuals have some misunderstandings regarding executors. Below are four...

Life may not always pan out as you expect. For example, your marriage could end in divorce, or the love of your life could die. It’s natural for you to feel lonely after divorce or the death of your spouse, and it’s normal to yearn for companionship. You're most...

One of the primary purposes of creating an estate plan is to prevent disputes amongst your heirs and to indicate your wishes. However, while this is supposed to be the case, you cannot predict whether a family member or an interested party will contest your will....

With a medical power of attorney, you take more control over your medical decisions. You do this by choosing an agent to make those decisions for you. This may sound like less control, but the thing to keep in mind is that they only take over if you’re incapacitated...

The development of the internet has provided almost untapped access to a variety of subjects, including in the legal field. There is an online alternative for almost every activity that would have previously been done in person. Shopping, studies, banking and...

Preparing an estate plan is an important step that all individuals should consider. There are numerous steps in this process, with a will being one of the most fundamental aspects. When drafting a will, it’s important to stay within the confines of the law. Irregular...