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Estate planning requires careful consideration regarding major assets. For those with homes, ensuring that the appropriate party inherits the property may be a top priority during the estate planning process. Arranging for a transfer that occurs outside of the probate...
When you live in Connecticut and have assets you'd like to pass on to the next generation when you die, understanding how they are transferred is essential. While you can choose to use a will or trust for this purpose, there are other direct methods you should be...
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...
Few things are as upsetting as learning that someone has taken advantage of your parent as their health and mental acuity declined. Most families will discuss inheritances and legacies at some point as parents begin to age.If you and your siblings know that your...
When your best friend asked you to be the executor of their estate, you accepted immediately. How could you refuse? It's an honor to make sure that your friend's final wishes are obeyed, and the estate is handled properly. You were prepared for all of the paperwork....
When someone first meets with their estate planning attorney to discuss drafting a will, one of the first things the lawyer asks their client is to identify someone that they can trust to serve as their executor. Estate planning attorneys often encourage their clients...
Creating a strong will and estate plan is one of the most effective ways to ensure that your legacy and property pass on to the people and organizations that matter to you. Unfortunately, the process of executing a person's wishes after they pass away can cause a...
When a family member dies, your grief can be compounded by shock and outrage if the will doesn't match up with your expectations. Could the will be a fraud? Is that even your loved one's actual signature? Here are some reasons you should be suspicious: 1. It excludes...
When you were growing up together, you felt like you always fought with your siblings. Life was good -- your family was very well off and you always had everything you wanted -- but you just couldn't seem to get along. Then you went to college, started your own...
When you're the trustee of someone's estate, you have to take reasonable steps to identify and locate that person's heirs. In today's world of highly mobile people, that's not always easy -- but not doing so can create massive headaches. An inadequate search can even...