Regardless of whether someone has a will, their family will have to go through probate (but not for assets in a trust … and we’ll get to that ). The purpose of probate is to change ownership of an asset from the name of the deceased to the name of the beneficiary. The...
A poorly-constructed estate plan can in some cases be worse than having no plan at all. For example, let’s assume someone wants to make sure that when they pass away, their assets are inherited by their children. Now let’s assume that this person was to mistakenly...
The loss of a loved one comes with many unexpected challenges. Losing a beloved relative or friend can be overwhelming, and the process of handling their affairs in the wake of such a loss only adds to the stress. Many families are eager to tie up loose ends and...
