Category Archives: Wills
What You Need to Know When A Sibling Contests A Parent’s Will
It goes without saying that the death of a parent is one of the most complicated times in your life, and this loss can lead to significant riffs among siblings. Unfortunately, the distribution of assets can be one reason that causes conflict between you and your siblings. Can You Contest a Will for Any… Read More »
What to Do If You Want to Exclude a Child from The Will
Having the estate planning process nailed down with the support of an experienced attorney, you might have questions that you are uncomfortable bringing up with your lawyer. One such question includes whether or not it makes sense to exclude a particular child from your will. While the vast majority of estate plans give all… Read More »
When Is Your Living Trust Better Than a Will?
Do you only have a handful of documents set up for estate planning purposes? If so, you’re like most people who don’t realize that your will probably doesn’t go far enough to protect your interests. Having a living trust is a great way to incorporate additional planning opportunities into your big picture to ensure… Read More »
Use Your Will to Ensure That Your Wishes Are Followed
When facing the death of a loved one, the last thing any family members want to worry about is dealing with an estate and going through probate. If you don’t have a plan in place, then your individual state and the court system comes up with a plan for you. Your property will eventually… Read More »
Want to Settle Scores with Your Will? Here’s Why You Should Skip It
Although it can be difficult to come to terms with the management of your estate and family members that you wish to disinherit, using your will to settle a score and leave in specific clauses that make things more difficult for your loved ones is not always recommended. If you do desire to disinherit… Read More »
Some Wills Have a Way of Making People Laugh
Senior couple sitting on grass together relaxingNot everyone takes a grim approach when it comes to the Grim Reaper. A delightful website based in the United Kingdom focuses on last wills in which a bit of whimsy or human or error or outrageous personality comes shining through. kstock Among them: “Anthony Scott, in his… Read More »
Some Approach Wills With a Bit of Whimsy
Last Will Concept Deciding who gets what and what goes where after a person dies is generally a pretty solemn undertaking. But not always. Some folks are able to take a more lighthearted approach when it comes to a last will and testament, and history abounds with some fascinating examples, according to the website… Read More »
Without A Will, Legislature’s Guesses Hold Sway
Last Will and Testament Most people should say that when it comes to dying without a will, there’s no way. But far too many folks manage do find a way, and this can have potentially devastating consequences, according to the American Bar Association. “If you die intestate, without a will, your state’s laws of… Read More »
Wills And Trusts Require Expertise, Not ‘Cheaper’ Alternatives
Estate planning There is no easy way out, certainly no simple way out, when it comes to estate planning. As the American Bar Association website points out, in all likelihood the do-it-yourself estate planner has a client who could use better advice. “It is easy to be lured by advertisements claiming you can save… Read More »
For Caregivers, Ensuring Legal Matters Essential
Doctor laying hand on senior man’s shoulder Caregivers of people with serious illnesses, particularly cognitive issues of the elderly, have a lot on their plate, but they also have an obligation to make future legal preparations for their loved ones. “As a caregiver, you should begin making legal preparations soon after your loved one… Read More »