Intestacy laws determine your estate’s financial future and the legacy you leave for your loved ones if you don’t have a plan.
Estate Settlement Without a Will
Caring.com reports that, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, overall percentages of older Americans without a will remain unchanged. Remarkably, younger adults with a will show an increase of sixty-three percent comparative to pre-pandemic times.
Understanding Annuities for Married Couples That Comply With Medicaid
An annuity is a financial product that pays a fixed amount of money every year throughout the life of the annuitant. Most annuities are deferred, meaning the payout doesn’t occur until a later date.
Whether You Have a Will or Not, Understanding the Probate Process Is Important
The probate process is something that happens after someone passes away, and it takes place in probate court. Unfortunately, fewer people know that it can be a long and complicated process. It can sometimes take months, or even years, to complete.
The Advance Directive Process Requires Discussing Treatment
There is no doubt that contemplating our own death is one of life’s greatest challenges. Yet it is very important to think carefully about the medical treatment we would want for that challenging time.
How to Handle the Death of a Family Member Without a Will
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, more Americans are becoming aware of the importance of having a will, a living trust, and a living will....
How Is the Probate Attorney Involved in Representing the Executor or Estate Heirs?
Understanding the lawyer's role at the beginning of the probate process is one of the first things you should do, whether you are the Executor or an...
Probate Is the Process of Transferring Property
Legally, probate is the process of authenticating the will of a deceased person, reviewing their assets, paying their debts and taxes, and...
What To Do If You Win The Lottery
At the time this article is being written the “Powerball” jackpot has reached an all time high of $1.9 billion dollars. When the lottery winnings...
The Estate Planning Guide for Crypto-currency
In the case of digital assets, traditional estate planning elements are mostly obsolete. Crypto-assets may comprise significant individual wealth in...
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