Am I Named in a Will? How Would I Know?

February 1, 2021

How can we see if there was a will and if it’s worth pursuing?

Do I Have to Accept an Inheritance?

October 2, 2020

No one has to accept inherited assets. Inherited assets can be disclaimed.

Still Not Inspired To Get a Will?

May 6, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis isn’t just costing Americans their freedom and jobs; it’s also forcing millions to contemplate their own mortality.

Aretha Franklin’s Executor Resigns

March 31, 2020

Aretha Franklin’s niece, Sabrina Owens, has resigned as executor of the late soul singer’s estate amid mounting family tensions, the Detroit Free Press reports.

At What Age Do I Need a Will?

February 26, 2020

It’s never too early to start estate planning. If you already have a family, getting your personal affairs in order is a must. The sooner you start planning, the more prepared you will be for life’s unexpected twists and turns.

New Parent Estate Planning

October 3, 2019

There’s a lot of prep work to complete when you’re expecting a new baby. Expectant parents have a nursery to paint, strollers to buy, doctor’s appointments to attend, and nannies to hire.

How Should Couples Begin the Estate Planning Process?

August 26, 2019

Let’s face it: mortality is hard to think about, and death is impossible to plan for. What is doable, however, is getting affairs and assets in order to prevent loved ones from inheriting a headache and legal fees in the event of an incident.

How Do I Exit a Timeshare When the Owner Passes Away?

June 23, 2019

You may hear commercials for companies that say they can get you released from a timeshare purchase and lease agreements. If your parent passes away intestate (without a will) and owned a timeshare, you may not want it.

Intestate Succession and its Fallout

April 16, 2019

Truly, nearly every legal question depends on a host of facts and circumstances that make it impossible to guarantee a particular outcome … except in the case of my favorite question: ‘Do I need a will?’

What Can You Do If Your Dad Leaves You Out of His Will?

March 13, 2019

There are limited actions you can take, if you’re disinherited.

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