Intestacy Archives | Downs Law Firm, P.C.

Do Stepchildren Inherit?

June 3, 2021

My spouse passed. I have stepchildren who want a percentage of the profits from selling our house. What are they legally entitled to with no will?

My Estate is Beneficiary of My IRA

March 30, 2021

When an estate is named beneficiary of an IRA, what is the method of distributing it to one individual in the most tax-effective way?

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.

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.

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