Estate planning is NOT just for the rich and famous. Everyone should have an estate plan in place to ensure that their wishes for their assets and their healthcare decisions are followed. That being said, when the rich and famous make estate planning mistakes, the...
Since family heirlooms can hold both sentimental and financial value, making sure the right person inherits them is an important aspect of estate planning. However, common mistakes and oversights can lead to family squabbles and may result in heirlooms falling into...
Things don’t always go as planned. Unexpected events like accidents and illness can upend your life. Since you never know when something will change your life overnight, you need to be prepared. The solution is advance directives and wills. Serious Injuries and...
If you want to leave a legacy and make a difference, consider making charitable giving part of your estate plan. With the right estate planning and charitable giving strategies, you can maximize your donation while minimizing the tax burden. Many Americans Are Making...
After a house, a car is often the most valuable piece of property a person owns. Cars can also have practical value as well as sentimental value. When you put this all together, it’s clear that how vehicles are handled in probate can be a key issue for an executor or...
A will lets the courts know how decedents want their assets distributed – but what happens when someone dies without a will? Unfortunately, this does occur – a situation known as dying intestate. When this happens, state intestate succession laws determine the...