A Conservatorship is a legal process, which gives authority over a loved one’s finances and business affairs. The person who is the caretaker is called the conservator, and the person who is being taken care of is called... Continue Reading
Regardless of whether someone dies with or without a will, his or her entire estate must go through probate. Probate is a legal proceeding where a judge determines either the legitimacy of a will or the legitimate heirs in... Continue Reading
As the old saying goes, you can’t take it with you when you die. But a probate lawyer can help surviving family members settle your debts and distribute your assets after you’re gone, with or without a will. So what is a... Continue Reading
When an individual drafts a Last Will and Testament, he or she (known as the testator) will usually specify the person or entity whom they have chosen to act as the executor of the will. When the testator passes on, it is the... Continue Reading
When a person passes away and leaves behind an estate, the total amount of the estate’s value is subject to the federal estate tax. The percentage of the estate tax varies each year, and typically is applied directly to the... Continue Reading