The legal process for authenticating a deceased person's will, reviewing their assets, paying their outstanding debts and taxes, and distributing what remains to their inheritors is called Probate. After an asset-holder dies, the court will appoint a valid will's executor…
A new bill, “For the 99.5% Act”, proposed by Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Jimmy Gomez was introduced to congress on March 25th, 2021. The bill's current form is only 18 pages long, but its potential impact on federal estate…
According to a caring.com survey, the number of Americans that have written their wills had only increased 2.5 percent in one year. Overall, the percentage of those with a will continues to decline, 33 percent in 2021 versus 42 percent…
It’s essential to have conversations with your aging parents about their finances. To broach the topic, you might bring up current events like the coronavirus pandemic, its effect on economic conditions, and how it relates to the security of their…
We hear this question all the time: “Can’t I just grab a will off the internet, do a transfer-on-death deed for my land, put my kids on my bank account, and be done with my estate plan?” It’s just…
Knowing the probate lawyer’s role is one of the first steps you should take at the beginning of the probate process, regardless of whether you are the Executor or an heir of the estate. One of the biggest sources of…
When you create your Last Will and Testament, you create a set of legal instructions communicating your wishes regarding your dependents and how to dispose of your property when you die. If you have people who you love and care…
Nobody really wants to think in advance about accidents or illness. But if no advance planning has been done when an elderly parent experiences an accident, then the family may have to make crucial decisions in a highly stressful situation.…
In the United States, the COVID-19 vaccine is becoming increasingly more available. According to the medical community, vaccinated individuals are significantly less likely to contract COVID-19; however, they may pose a health risk to others. What then is appropriate behavior…
When a loved one who has a will dies, their will lays out who shall receive their property, and which person (called the executor) will be in charge of settling the estate. For many reasons, beneficiaries can feel slighted by…