What Does ‘Per Stirpes’ in a Will Mean?
April 23, 2021
Per stirpes in a will means that a deceased’s child’s share will pass to the deceased’s child’s children in equal shares, if any.
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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?
How Much Power Does an Executor Have?
November 3, 2020
There are continuing misconceptions regarding what powers are held by a personal representative and when he can exercise them.
What Does Tenancy by the Entirety Mean?
October 9, 2020
Tenancy by the entirety, commonly abbreviated as TBE, is an ownership structure for real estate that’s used when the owners are a married couple. Under a TBE arrangement, each spouse owns an equal interest in the property, and the property will transfer seamlessly to the surviving spouse, in the event of one spouse’s death.
How Do I Handle Inheritance?
September 10, 2020
The period leading up to and shortly after losing a close relative is often one of the most emotionally demanding times that we, as humans, experience.
Why was Widow of Henry Ford II in a Fight over the Estate?
July 8, 2020
The heirs to Henry Ford II – the eldest grandson of legendary Henry Ford – filed a legal challenge against their late patriarch’s attorney, Frank Chopin, who is now the champion of Ford’s widow, Kathleen DuRoss Ford, 80.
Review Your Estate Plan in the Coronavirus Pandemic
June 25, 2020
Many people are taking this time at home during the COVID-19 crisis to update their estate plan. Here are six critical estate plan components you should focus on in light of the current pandemic.
What Do I Do If I’m Named Power of Attorney?
June 5, 2020
Has a loved one named you their financial power of attorney? Are you ready to take on all the responsibilities that entails? Hopefully, you won’t be called into action anytime soon, but with the coronavirus pandemic continuing, it’s something to think about.
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.
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