The Process of Amending a Widow’s or Widower’s Estate Plan
The loss of a spouse is a difficult experience emotionally, spiritually, and financially. An estate plan and tax planning are usually handled by one spouse, and a widow(er) may find herself in a complicated financial position with more questions than answers. It is a mistake to think that a complete estate plan needs no further […]
Understanding the Probate Process
Probate is the legal process for authenticating a deceased person’s will, reviewing their assets, paying their outstanding debts and taxes, and distributing what remains to their inheritors. After an asset-holder dies, the court will appoint a valid will’s executor to administer the probate process. In the absence of a will, the court will appoint a […]