Is It Important for a Physician to Have an Estate Plan?
Given their salaries and the chances of getting sued, physicians should strongly consider estate planning early in their careers.
Estate Law Blogs & News
Can I Add Children’s Names to my House Deed?
It’s true that if your child is on your deed as a joint tenant on your home, your home will not have to go through probate if your child survives you. At your death, your surviving child would immediately become the sole owner of your home without probate and with minimal transfer costs.
Can Grandchildren Receive Inheritances?
Children and grandchildren motivate us to think about a will and life insurance. However, it is problematic to name minor children as beneficiaries.
What Power Does an Executor Have?
If a loved one asks you to be the executor of their estate, think carefully before you take on this responsibility.
What Is Considered an Asset in an Estate?
This is an important question to ask, because the answer could tell you whether you need to worry about estate taxes, beneficiary issues or probate concerns.
Why Do I Need an Estate Planning Attorney?
These are among the things an estate attorney can help you with planning. That’s why it’s essential to ensure you have one by your side, if you’re leaving an inheritance behind.
Can You Remove Someone from a Life Estate?
Life estates can provide effective means to create joint ownership of property, avoid probate and transfer property after death without incurring gift taxes.
When Should You Review a Trust?
Many people are under the impression that since they have a trust, they don’t need to do anything else. That’s not true. The trust you created years ago may not be appropriate for you now.
Do Grandchildren Get Some of the Estate If Their Dad Dies before Me?
What if parents have wills and their contingent beneficiaries are their two adult children. If one of the adult children dies before the parents, who gets that contingent beneficiary’s share?
What Does the Role of Estate Executor Entail?
At some point in your life, there’s a good chance you’ll be tasked with acting as the executor of an estate.
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