When someone passes away, settling that person’s estate can be complicated and overwhelming for loved ones. The executor of an estate will need to know how to obtain…
A person who would like their estate to go to their children without difficulty after they pass may be uncertain about the best way to accomplish this goal.…
An executor of a Last Will and Testament (will) or administrator of a deceased person’s estate has substantial responsibilities regarding the probate process. This person is tasked with…
Estate planning involves many different documents, including a Last Will and Testament (wills), Trust, Durable Power of Attorney and Advanced Health Care Directive. Many people may benefit from…
Establishing an individual retirement account (IRA) trust is an effective way to pass your assets on to your family and beneficiaries. However, you must designate beneficiaries when you…
Undue influence can occur in any situation that involves a contract when one party (the wrongdoer) uses means of extreme persuasion to pressure another party (the victim) into…
Of all the gifts that parents, grandparents, and others may give, the gift of an education may be one of the longest-lasting and most beneficial. An education trust…
If you have recently lost a loved one, you may be grappling with difficult emotions, such as grief and trepidation about the future. Depending on the estate planning…
One of the advantages of incorporating a business is that incorporation can protect owners from being directly and personally responsible for the business’s debts and liabilities. Corporations are…
What is probate litigation? For many people, this question may rarely come to mind. However, there are some circumstances under which understanding probate litigation may prove crucial, such…
According to the American Bar Association, contracts, which are legal agreements between two or more parties, are often complex and challenging to read. Due to their complexity, they…
