When it comes to the distribution of assets, a trust is a good option to ensure that assets go where they are intended to. Typically, trusts do not have to go through probate – but what about living trusts? Learn … Read More
When a loved one passes away, they may leave behind valuable assets that they intended to distribute to beneficiaries. With a will, the creator is able to instruct an appointed executor about the distribution of those assets. However, before anything … Read More
After the death of a loved one, old family wounds can be reopened. Grudges and unresolved fights can cause bigger issues when it comes time to settle your parent’s estate. Siblings have been known to have estate disputes and feuds … Read More
If you are the executor of someone’s will, it is your responsibility to settle their estate after they die. Among other things, you will need to prepare and file a court accounting with the probate court. A court accounting is … Read More
Estate law attorneys help their clients determine the specific distribution of their estate. They also provide counsel for those seeking to establish a trust where assets are set aside for a future beneficiary. Drafting wills, trusts and other estate planning … Read More