Why You Need a Probate Attorney: 5 Compelling Reasons
When a person passes away, a family member must present the Will in the probate court to verify the deceased’s wishes. Probate is a legal process that involves identifying the assets, settling the debts of the deceased, and distributing the remaining assets to the rightful heirs. While some may find probate daunting and time-consuming, it […]
Estate Planning with Blended Families
Blended families are becoming more common than nuclear families nowadays. In a blended family, one of the two parents or both of them has children from their previous marriage. Blended families are also known as step-family, reconstituted family or a complex family. Estate planning for blended families is hard to execute because of its complications. […]
The Complete Guide to Estate Planning
Estate planning is the process of planning how to manage and handle an individual’s estate after his/her death. All the assets owned by an individual becomes estate after his/her death. The decedent’s beneficiaries and heirs receive those assets. Estate planning includes making of a will or a trust or a charitable donation. The estate of […]
The Ultimate Guide to Safeguarding Your Child’s Inheritance with Estate Planning
Estate planning plays a crucial role in ensuring the financial security of your loved ones, especially in cases of blended families where complexities may arise. The surviving spouse holds the power to alter the will, potentially disinheriting children from previous marriages. This highlights the importance of carefully structuring your estate plan to safeguard your children’s […]