Probate Mistakes: Three Scenarios You Want to Avoid
During probate, a court oversees the distribution of a person’s estate. It can be a complicated process, but proper estate planning can help it go smoothly. Unfortunately, many people don’t take advantage of the estate planning options available to them. According to...
Do I Need a Probate Court Attorney?
After a person dies, the estate typically has to go through probate, a legal process in which a court oversees the distribution of assets and payment of debts according to the terms of the will. Although probate can sometimes be avoided through estate planning, it is...
Important Considerations When Selecting Beneficiaries Designations
Choosing beneficiaries is an important aspect of estate planning, but it’s one that sometimes gets glossed over. To make sure your wishes are carried out, it’s important to consider three key issues when naming beneficiaries for life insurance policies, investment...
How Handwritten Wills Can Cause Headaches
The concept of a will is fairly simple. You want to tell others how your estate should be distributed after your death, so you state your wishes in a document. In reality, however, wills can get complicated. This is especially true when handwritten wills are involved....