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Probate is the court-controlled process of validating a will and administering the testator’s estate before apportioning each heir their portion. Usually, the beneficiaries must wait until the entire probate process concludes to get legal ownership of their...
Your family home has served you well, but it’s time for an upgrade. You’ve worked hard to decorate the place and ensure that it’s suitable for prospective buyers. You want the sale to go through as quickly as possible, but you also need a fair price. Sadly, some real...
When a loved one dies, someone has to take on the responsibility of handling their estate. This role is known as the executor. It can be daunting, but it's important to understand what it means to be an executor and your responsibilities. The attributes of a good...
People often discover as they’re discussing their estate plan with loved ones that no one wants to inherit their home. Therefore, they often designate that the home be sold and the proceeds returned to their estate for distribution to their beneficiaries. If you’re...
Most everyone understands the purpose of a will and why it is critical to have one. The more airtight the document, the better it protects your assets and family. However, many do not know what is necessary to create a valid and aboveboard will. When creating or...
Wills are the most popular estate planning tools. It could be due to their simplistic nature or because many people are familiar with them. Trusts, on the other hand, are shrouded in mystery. There are numerous misconceptions about how they work, and it’s no wonder...
Creating an estate plan is a responsible step to take to plan for your loved ones’ futures. However, you may not realize that once you create an estate plan, it’s not a “one and done” situation. It requires regular reviews and updates to keep it current and accurate....
Most Americans dream of owning a home. In reality, however, a greater number of Americans live in rentals. Landlord-tenant laws govern how landlords relate with their clients (tenants) during the tenancy period. From non-rent payment to property damage, illegal use of...
As you put together your estate plan, one of the things you may want to look into is setting up a durable power of attorney. A durable power of attorney is a legal document that assigns a person the power to control legal, property and financial matters specified in...
Parents of a child who has special needs often worry about what will happen when both parents pass away. The child will still need care, but they won’t have either of those two trusted adults there to provide it. One way that these parents can ensure the child gets...