Although you can’t prevent every catastrophic scenario, you can better manage the consequences by figuring out what you want to happen if you become incapacitated or pass away.
Carefully structuring an inheritance can safeguard a child with addiction from financial harm, while providing the support they need to recover.
Managing out-of-state property in probate often requires ancillary probate, which can add complexity and cost. However, using the right strategies to avoid ancillary probate can prevent these issues.
The New Year is a chance to reflect on the past and to make changes to the future.
People can avoid messy family fights by preparing a will. It needn’t be a complicated document.
Traditional estate planning often assumes a conventional family structure, but modern relationships demand more nuanced approaches.
Creating a trust is only half the battle—funding it ensures that your assets are protected and distributed according to your wishes.
Navigating the process of managing a parent’s estate requires understanding your legal responsibilities and the steps to settle their affairs.
Despite the importance of estate planning, many families delay it. They view it as complex or something only for the wealthy.
If you ask an expert, they’ll say the ideal time to start your estate-planning journey is when you turn 18—regardless of your wealth, health status, or life path.