The probate process begins with establishing an estate representative, who should act in good faith on behalf of the estate. Consider appointing an estate representative early in your estate plan. It should be someone you know who has the capacity and due prudence to...
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Protect assets and avoid probate with a trust
When you do your estate planning, you want to make it as easy as possible for your heirs to gain access to their inheritance once you have passed. You also want them to be able to skip the probate process when possible. Fortunately, a revocable living trust can help...
Helping your parents prepare their estates: 3 tips to remember
As your parents get older, it may be time to work on their estate. You want them to be protected as they age, and you also want to be sure that their assets and wishes are taken care of in the future. It can be tough to get your parents to talk about their estate, but...
Why Should You Plan To Avoid Probate?
You might not have thought too much about what happens to your stuff after you die, but estate planning and thinking about probate are important in caring for your loved ones. You do not want to leave a mess for them to deal with after you are gone. Fortunately,...
How does probate work?
As you begin your estate planning journey, you have likely heard the term probate before. It is just one of many pieces of terminology that may be used without explanation. As you become more involved in estate planning, though, it’s important that you understand what...