Nov 22, 2022 | Insights
Ideally, when someone passes away, the paperwork and material concerns associated with the deceased’s passing are so seamlessly handled (thanks to excellent preparation) that they fade into the background, allowing the family and other loved ones to grieve and...
Nov 1, 2022 | Insights
When you pass away, your family may need to sign certain documents as part of a probate process in order to claim their inheritance. This can happen if you own property (like a house, car, bank account, investment account, or other asset) in your name only and you...
Sep 27, 2022 | Insights
Creating an estate plan is a personal and often emotional undertaking, making the selection of your estate planning attorney of the utmost importance. Here are some questions you should ask your estate planning attorney to determine if they are the right person for...
Aug 9, 2022 | Insights
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...
Jul 26, 2022 | Insights
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...
