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Probate litigation can occur for a number of reasons. Sometimes, beneficiaries of an estate seek to remove a personal representative who hasn't fulfilled their responsibilities. Other times, creditors and outside parties with an interest in the estate may assert that...
Creating a will involves making many critical decisions. However, one of the most important ones you will make is choosing your executor. This choice goes beyond mere formality. An executor is the person you appoint to manage your estate after your death, and they...
When it comes to estate planning, many people immediately consider living trusts the go-to solution for avoiding probate. While trusts are effective, there may be other options. Below are alternative methods you may consider to sidestep the probate process without...
Probate is the legal process of administering someone’s estate after their passing, ensuring that their debts are paid and their assets are distributed according to both the law and their will. While probate proceedings typically occur in the deceased’s state of...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...