There are lots of reasons to write a will, but worrying about the state snatching your family’s inheritance is not one of them. If you die without a valid will (the legal term for this is dying “intestate”), then state law... Continue Reading
While most of us were celebrating the holiday season attending holiday events, Congress passed what is known as the “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act” (the “SECURE Act”). The SECURE Act,... Continue Reading
Asset protection planning involves figuring out and applying a lawful series of techniques that protect a person’s assets from future creditor claims. These techniques are designed to deter potential creditors from going after... Continue Reading
It’s a role no one really relishes: being named the executor of a deceased person’s estate. But the burden of this responsibility can be lessened considerably if you’re methodical and organized. An executor is also... Continue Reading
What is probate? Probate is the legal process of distributing a dead person’s assets. When someone dies, he or she usually leaves behind assets to distribute and debts to pay. Even among those who have a will detailing who... Continue Reading