Category: Probate
The word “Estate” can have many different connotations depending on who is talking. Some people might link it with wealth, while others may refer to it as a vast collection of property or property that can be “left behind.” Regardless of how the word is defined, Estate Planning is a broad term for managing your... View Article
A Power of Attorney is when a person (usually over 18 years old) gives another person authority to make decisions on their behalf. It may be for a range of reasons, including being unconscious in the hospital, physically unable to make such decisions, or even if the person is deceased. In most cases, an attorney... View Article
Planning and estate planning have been around as long as there have been people. However, considering the addition of new technology and changes in society, estate planning has become even more essential as we age. With the advancement of technology, digital interactions with family members, legal documents, and electronic communication have made estate planning simpler.... View Article
Estate planning is developing and implementing a plan for distributing one’s property after death. It is valuable not only for avoiding probate it is also an essential asset in determining the distribution of your property. The key things that you need to consider when designing an estate plan are your family and personal goals and... View Article
As many recent events show, sooner or later, we all die. And hopefully, death comes as sweetly as possible in our sleep at night, but just as often it comes unexpectantly. However, from a legal standpoint, the fact that a person has died, even if they have left a will, does not clear away the... View Article
How to avoid probate is one of the main reasons a family will hire an estate planning attorney. There are so many factors involved with preventing the courts from deciding how your assets are divided. Here below are 5 great articles that are worth the time to read. How to Avoid Probates by Mary Randolph,... View Article