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...
Probate & Estate Administration Law Blog
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...
Should you file a quiet title action before you list a property?
Listing real estate for sale can be a stressful, protracted process. Between showings and signings, there is so much to worry about and handle. You probably want to maximize how much you can make on the sale while also minimizing the last-minute investments and work...
How a domesticated foreign judgment might be enforced
Imagine you are part of a lawsuit in New York or California, and at the conclusion, you receive a significant monetary judgment. But the case took a long time to resolve, and the defendant has since moved to Florida. All their assets are now in the Sunshine...
How job loss can impact divorce proceedings
Divorce can come with plenty of financial setbacks. But when one partner loses their job amidst the separation, it can cause significant stress and anxiety for everyone involved. The loss of a job can create a sense of financial uncertainty, as some may not know when...
What is a probate dispute?
Probate disputes arise when beneficiaries disagree about the management of the estate after someone's passing -- usually a parent. These disputes can take a lot of time and resources to solve, and they are one reason that it is wise for people to be as specific as...
What debts must you pay while handling someone’s estate?
Serving as the administrator of someone else's estate is in some ways an honor, but it is also often very stressful. You will have to fulfill financial and legal obligations on behalf of your deceased loved one while also dealing with the demands and wishes of their...
What to do when your parents die broke
Losing your parents at the same time or within months of each other is a very difficult situation to face. Handling your emotions is hard enough, let alone handling their estate. You may be at a loss of what to do, especially when you realize that they passed on when...
Things to know as a trust beneficiary
Wills are arguably the most commonly known tool within an estate plan. However, there are additional options, such as trusts. In fact, they can benefit certain estate holders, depending upon the estate and intended outcomes. For those who choose to utilize a trust, it...
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...
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