Should Animals Have the Same Legal Rights as Incapacitated Humans?
Pets are part of the family – or at least that’s how many animal lovers see it. In the eyes of the law, things can be a little different. When it comes to legal matters, including lawsuits and inheritances, the personhood of animals can come into question. Do Animals...
Rejecting an Inheritance: What If a Beneficiary Doesn’t Want an Estate?
If you dream of inheriting a large estate from a long-lost uncle, the idea of rejecting an inheritance may sound bizarre to you. Most of the time, people are happy to inherit. However, there are exceptions. Sometimes, a beneficiary may not want to accept their part of...
Estate Planning at Any Age: A Guide to Creating and Updating Your Plan
Estate planning is important at any age. Whether you just celebrated your 18th birthday or you’re enjoying retirement, a solid estate plan can help you take control of your assets, look out for your loved ones and decide what happens to you in the event of a medical...
Digital Estate Planning: How to Manage Your Posthumous Profile
As the world becomes increasingly digitized, digital estate management has become the forefront of a family’s financial and social portfolio. Knowing how to prepare these accounts for an inevitable death and how to access and manage them after death is crucial towards...