Children, including minors and adults, may disagree about family circumstances, especially when it comes to inheriting your estate. Relationships can change and intensify when you die, with underlying issues that bubble to the surface, creating tensions over your estate and possibly…
You can name a personal representative (executor) in your will to carry out your wishes after you pass away. When your will is properly filled out, it will address who will inherit your assets and properties. In addition to asset…
Although elder law and estate planning are often used interchangeably, there are significant differences between them. To prepare for successful aging and preserve a family legacy, it is important to learn and apply strategies from both types of law practice.…
It is likely that you have questions regarding how you want your assets distributed and who should have that responsibility, regardless of where you are in the estate planning process. A trust can be a great tool in your estate…
The loss of a close relative is one of life's most emotionally stressful events, in addition to dealing with the deceased's estate. This part can be especially overwhelming. The process of proving to a probate court that the deceased’s last…
You should discuss your estate planning with your spouse or life partner carefully. Before meeting with an estate planning attorney, it is best to discuss your ideas to present a united goal. This conversation can be challenging if you and your…
It can be difficult to discuss your parents' will or estate plan with them. Many adult children put off having the “dreaded talk” with parents and are unprepared when an unforeseen event like an accident or illness happens. A 2022 survey…
You can appoint a trusted individual to make decisions or conduct transactions on your behalf using a power of attorney. They could be related to personal finances, business operations, or medical needs and used for a single immediate purpose or an…
When you are considering your estate plan, or are in the middle of it, you may be wondering how your assets will be distributed and who should oversee this. A trust can be a great tool in your estate planning…
Whether you are identifying an executor (say, on your behalf) or you are the chosen executor, there are certain criteria to consider - the complexity of the task and how you will go about it. The following responsibilities follow the…