Estate planning is not an easy process. Not only do you have to think about what happens when you die, but you also have to learn about probate law. Taxes, creditor claims and even Medicaid could affect how much of your estate passes to your loved ones and heirs. The...
Estate Planning
What happens if you challenge an estate with a no-contest clause?
Disappointments in an estate plan might result from unrealistic expectations. If you always thought you were your mother's favorite, you might have anticipated her leaving more to you than to your siblings. Receiving an equal share could feel unfair in that situation....
Protecting your wishes with a no-contest clause
Creating a will and estate plan is an important part of establishing your wishes for your legacy after you pass away. However, simply using these tools is not always enough to make sure that your beneficiaries do not challenge your will when the time comes. In many...
Estate planning in 2020: Tips and considerations
The coronavirus pandemic has triggered an increased interest in estate planning. From medical professionals that are on the front line fighting the virus to others that have used the change in regular scheduling to prioritize the matter, this push to get a will in...
Precious assets? Make sure they’re accounted for
You have plenty of assets, but you have found that the items you're most concerned about don't truly have that much value. These sentimental items are important to you.Whether it's something like a military award or as simple as your childhood toy, you can still...
A quitclaim deed can help you give property to a loved one
There is more to a piece of property than its utility. As families create memories there, they develop a value beyond dollar signs and market estimates. Whether it’s a long-held home, a treasured piece of land or even a vacation condo, how can you ensure a...
Special issues that women should consider during estate planning
The ideal for the legal system in many ways is equal treatment for everyone under the law. However, people of different backgrounds have different concerns they need to address. That is certainly true in estate planning, where women may have to consider a different...
Important factors of a power of attorney
You want to protect your assets, even when you are gone. Thankfully, estate plans are helpful tools for parties to use to designate specific assets and their distribution.Consider a few essential elements to orchestrate the proper care of your estate, such...
3 things you should know about second marriages and wills
Entering into a second marriage is becoming more common in the United States. Whether a second marriage is the result of the death of a spouse or divorce, the rates are on the rise. When it comes to matters of estate planning, things may get tricky when remarriage...
4 strategies to prevent inheritance battles
The last thing you want is your family to squabble over your estate once you die. You do not want your relatives fighting over money and assets. Instead, you want the probate process to go as smoothly as possible. You must remember that probate litigation is...
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