A lot of people ask me what the difference is between hiring a law firm to do my will or just doing it myself, on my own or one of those services that will do it online for you. Well the answer is actually very complicated, but the first reason I tell people is...
One of the saddest things that can happen after the death of a loved one is an intense family dispute about who gets what in regards to the deceased’s assets. This can quickly escalate into a situation where everyone is airing ancient family grievances, and using...
Common Mistakes When Planning An Estate In the previous blog entry, we talked about some common mistakes people make when planning their estates. Today, we’re going to expand on that. Many times, people name an executor in their will who is not the best person for the...
Common Mistakes When Planning An Estate Planning an estate is not something many people want to consider. When you talk about making a will, it often brings to mind aging and being unable to take care of yourself. People often put it off until they are older and...
Do You Have a Valid Will? Did you know that more than half of Americans do not have a Will? Writing a Will can be scary because it can mean acknowledging death, but it is much better to have one than to not. Without a Will, a person who dies is said to have died...
