“Estate Planning” sounds like a complicated process designed for wealthy people, but really it’s just about getting your affairs in order in case you die or become incapacitated. It’s just a matter of planning for the end of life. As unfortunate as it is, none of us...
A trust is simply a legal entity that holds assets. If you are the trustee of an estate when the Grantor dies, it is your job to disburse the assets to the beneficiaries in the specified ways and times. This process may take several months or even years to accomplish...
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...
