There are a lot of very good reasons to contest a family member's will -- particularly when you believe that the will doesn't reflect what the deceased actually wanted. Nothing you're about to read takes away from that fact. Just the same, you do need to step into...
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Month: July 2020
Why is business succession planning so important?
If there's one piece of advice that legal analysts offer when solicited for guidance regarding actions to take as people age, they often recommend engaging in estate planning. Drafting a will, powers of attorney and other critical legal documents is part of this...
Important estate planning terms you should know
Adults should have an estate plan created that outlines what is going to happen with their things when they pass away. These plans can be rather simple but some are complex. It's imperative that anyone who's dealing with an estate plan, whether you're doing this as...
Can a spouse be disinherited?
It's always a shock when a spouse dies unexpectedly. That shock can turn to outright dismay, however, if you find out that you weren't even mentioned in your spouse's will. Sometimes, this is done in an attempt to intentionally disinherit a spouse, particularly if...
There’s more to estate planning than your assets
As you get started with estate planning, it's natural to focus the majority of your attention on your assets and what you want to happen to them upon your death. While this is important, both to you and your loved ones, it's far from the only thing to take into...
It’s time to think about death and taxes
Nobody really likes to think about either death or taxes, but the two are heavily intertwined -- especially since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 went into effect. If you haven't spent some time reviewing your existing estate plans to see what changes should be made...