The perfect situation in administering an estate involves a relative coming forward with the will of the deceased, entering it in probate court and everything goes according to the wishes of the testator, with the estate being quickly and successfully closed. However, perfect situations do not always occur and motives are not always pure. Situations …
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5 Estate Planning Tips for Newlyweds
After becoming newlyweds, a couple is no longer just two individuals but rather a family. They want to look out for their family, right? That means a lot more than just setting up house and joint bank accounts. It also means making sure their estate plan will provide for the both spouses and their growing …
7 Duties Of An Estate Plan Executor
One of the most important decisions an individual has to make when creating your estate plan is deciding who will be the estate’s executor, also known as a personal representative in many states. This person is the individual who will be essentially closing up the estate, making sure everything is distributed and paid for accordingly. …
2 Critical Reasons To Have A Living Will
Estate planning involves much more than a Trust or Last Will and Testament. Several other documents need to be prepared to fully ensure your estate planning needs are covered. These include a power of attorney, as well as a living will or advanced care directives. A living will may not seem like something that is …
Can I Write My Own Will?
Everyone is looking for ways to save a little money, even when it comes to creating an estate plan. The rise of DIY legal sites has led many people to believe they do not need to hire the professional services of an attorney to prepare their estate plan. After all, they can simply pay a …
How To Distribute Personal Effects In An Estate Plan
In most wills, the decision-making on what happens to the deceased’s personal effects is left to the personal representative. Depending on who is appointed, it may not be necessary to list who gets what if the selected personal representative is trustworthy enough to make these decisions. That responsibility can be daunting, however, if one’s family …
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The Severity Of A Traumatic Brain Injury In A Car Accident
Traumatic brain injuries occur when the head is struck, jerked, or penetrated by any foreign object. Injuries can be sustained in the range of mild to severe. In a mild brain injury loss of full conscious awareness may persist for some time. The majority of all reported traumatic brain injuries are the result of an …
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Planning An Estate With A Special Needs Child In Mind
Estate planning is important regardless of an individual’s circumstances. However, it is even more important when someone has a special needs child. Whether the child is a minor or an adult, it is important to consider the child’s needs when putting together an estate plan. Why Is Special Needs Estate Planning Important? Parents of children with …
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