How Do I Choose an Attorney for Estate Administration?
Almost every attorney does estate administration, but I want to explain something about the way I handle estate administrations that I believe is different.
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6 Common Mistakes People Make When Writing a Will
While planning for the end of life may not be fun, doing so offers peace of mind because it takes the uncertainty out of what will happen to your estate when you die.
Dealing with the Legal and Financial Aspects of Alzheimer’s or Other Serious Diseases
Many people are unprepared to deal with the legal and financial consequences of a serious illness such as Alzheimer’s disease. Legal and medical experts encourage people… Read More »Dealing with the Legal and Financial Aspects of Alzheimer’s or Other Serious Diseases
Four Ways to Avoid Probate
Avoiding probate doesn’t have to be difficult. Many people can use these simple and effective ways to ensure that all, or some, of their property… Read More »Four Ways to Avoid Probate
Estate Planning for the Elderly and Those Who are Ill
Now is the time to take concrete steps to establish an estate plan. It’s also a good idea to think about what could happen before your… Read More »Estate Planning for the Elderly and Those Who are Ill
If You’re a Trustee: What to Expect in the First Six Months
If you’re taking over as trustee of a deceased person’s living trust, you are not expected to get to work the day your loved one dies. Luckily, most trust and estate tasks are not emergencies and can wait a while so that family members can grieve and make decisions about things like memorial services. But within a month or so, you need to begin to collect information, bills, and documents and to organize a filing system, so that you can ultimately hand over property to the trust beneficiaries.
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