What If You Don’t have a Will?
A recent survey estimated that 68% of people die without a will. The consequences of dying without a will (‘intestate’) can be disastrous.
Estate Law Blogs & News
Does Power of Attorney Perform the Same Way in Every State?
The law sometimes appears to contradict itself. Specifically, the words ‘anything and everything’ do not always legally mean ‘anything and everything’.
Americans Making More than $100K Need an Estate Plan
Among those who do not have an estate plan, 63% said that they have considered creating one in the past and 46% said they do not know how to start.
Can You Inherit a House with a Mortgage?
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy. When inheritances, homes, estates and mortgages are involved, tensions can run high within a family. It is easy to get lost in the paperwork and terms.
Should You Update Your Estate Plan?
Frequent triggers also include changes in the health of executors and guardians; changes in laws, which may impact tax and legal strategies; and changes in state residence, which can also impact planning.
Does Estate Administration Need to Be Supervised?
What is an unsupervised administration and why is it better than other types?
What Assets are Not Considered Part of an Estate?
In presentations regarding essential actions individuals should take regarding inheritance, emphasis is usually placed on drafting a will. This leaves unanswered what happens to assets that do not pass by will —so called non-probate assets.
Is Bitcoin Part of an Estate?
Have you thought about what will happen to your bitcoin when you die? For many of us, the thought has at least crossed our mind.
Why Is Communication Important in Estate Planning?
For most families, the estate planning process is more involved than simply naming beneficiaries. While the primary goal of estate planning is transferring assets in an orderly and tax-efficient manner, it’s just as important to focus on preserving wealth across generations.
How are Criminals Scamming Veterans?
Veterans Affairs officials are warning about an uptick in scam attempts targeting veterans’ pensions that could result in serious financial problems for elderly or infirm individuals.
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