Very often, Wills are written many years before a person passes away. In the Will, the person names an executor for the Will. An important part of the executor’s job is to probate the Will after the person’s death. What happens if the executor is no longer living or...
The COVID-19 pandemic seems to be changing everything, including one’s priorities. With tens of thousands of Americans already dead from the disease, one priority that should move up for many individuals is estate planning. Top estate planning law firms say it is...
Challenging a Will isn’t easy because it is assumed that if someone went to the effort to make a Will, then the Will is valid. A probate lawyer will tell you that contesting a Willcan drain you mentally and emotionally, and the process can be costly.However, there are...
Many people believe they understand inheritance rights, but very few (outside of the legal and estate planning professions) actually do. This is because laws regarding inheritance are complex and vary from state to state. Below are the five common myths about...
Couples who are child-free sometimes think they don’t need an estate plan, but nothing could be further from the truth. An estate plan created by the best estate attorney ensures that your assets go where you want them to go after you pass away. Following are five...