There are numerous steps that need to occur between the time that someone passes away and when their property can be distributed to their heirs. If the deceased person did not establish one or more trusts to hold their property, the estate would need to go through the probate process before the property can be […]
Category Archives: Wills
Managing the court process is only part of what the executor must do once someone appoints them to the position. The nuts and bolts of probate mean that the executor will need to handle the estate’s assets and liabilities before closing the probate process. The executor has a difficult job to perform, and there are […]
If there are significant events in your life or changes in your relationships, it’s time to ask the question: When should you change your will? Hopefully, we get older and wiser. Your will should reflect that. Our relationships and priorities change over time. A person or organization you thought would be worth supporting in your […]
Probate laws are designed to protect the rights of heirs and creditors and to assure the orderly collection, preservation, and transfer of property. In order to ensure that the Decedent’s bills are paid and Decedent’s property is accounted for, transferred to, and retitled in the names of Decedent’s Beneficiaries, it is important to prove your […]
What is Probate? Probate is the process through which the estate of a decedent that has passed away with or without a will is administered. Common issues that are addressed in the probate process include transferring assets to beneficiaries, paying the debts of the estate, establishing the validity of a will,1 and paying any taxes […]
Intestate means that one has died without creating a will. When this happens, the intestacy laws of the state where you reside will determine how your property is distributed upon your death. This includes any bank accounts, securities, real estate, and other assets you own at the time of death. Real estate owned in a […]
