Do I Have to Leave Anything to My Family Members When I Die?

Do I Have to Leave Anything to My Family Members When I Die?

Do I have to leave anything to my family members when I die?  No!  An individual has no obligation to leave their estate to anyone.  However, states do have different laws as to shares of a deceased spouse’s estate.   Also, if there are spousal or child support...
What Happens if My Attorney Dies?

What Happens if My Attorney Dies?

An attorney’s death during the lifetime of their client will not likely have an adverse effect on the client.  The client will need to find new prepresentation, but the attorney’s death does not affect the validity of any estate planning documents.  There...