What you need to know about wills and probate
When a person dies, their assets must be distributed among their beneficiaries and their debts must be paid off. During the probate and estate administration process, the court will officially recognize their death and settle all issues relating to their estate. If...
Determining when guardianship is right
Due to the current state of world affairs, the health and wellbeing of elderly family members is a growing concern. Many families today may consider establishing guardianship if they have growing concerns over an elderly family member’s ability to care for themselves....
What is advance care planning?
Individuals often think a will is all that they need for an estate plan. However, a complete estate plan usually encompasses other important legal documents, including an advance care plan or, in legal terms, an advance directive. An advance care plan establishes...
Should I use a do-it-yourself estate plan?
The recent coronavirus pandemic has led to a surge in estate planning requests. It is tempting to update or put together an estate plan with a do-it-yourself or fill in the blank option. In some cases, this format may work. Those who are relatively young, do not have...
