Probate sounds expensive and complicated, but it is simply a standard legal procedure formalizing how assets pass from a deceased person's estate to their chosen beneficiaries or heirs. Whether or not you require
Estate Planning & Administration
- You're Here
- Home Category: Estate Planning & Administration ( Page 6 )
Americans over the age of 65 establish wills and estate plans at a faster rate than their younger counterparts. Still, a significant number — 19 percent of those over age 72 and 42
Is your estate plan up to date? Give it this stress test to find out: 1. Do you have a will or a trust? Without your own plan you are relying on
A trust has been set up for your friend Rose, and you have been asked to be a trustee. Your desire to assist is tempered by your concern about the responsibilities involved. You
You may think that your estate plan is something you already checked off your to-do list years ago. But the truth is that it’s not realistic to think that something you drafted years
You can receive a lump sum or a structured settlement if you win a personal injury lawsuit. You may opt for a substantial initial amount with lesser succeeding payments to provide for lost
If you are like me, you get to the last few months of the year and think about how to give gifts to your children or others that you love. Funny… the IRS
It may have taken a lot of time and effort for you to create and protect your legacy for future generations. But have you thought about the impact it will have on family
One of the hardest challenges in life is contemplating death. Yet it is very important to think carefully about the medical treatment we would want for that challenging time. Medical technology can now
An estate plan specifies how your property will be distributed when you die and provides instructions regarding how to care for your dependents. If you have people who you love and care for,
