Legal Articles, Wills & Probate
What You Need To Have Together Before You See Your Estate Planning Attorney
An important question to ask before you see an estate planning attorney to make a will or living trust and all of your other planning documents is what to bring.
What A Common Law Marriage Does To Your Estate Plan
An estate plan is planning for who will get your assets when you die and the existence of a marital union can have a huge impact on your estate plan.
Estate Planning: Lessons Learned From George McGovern
George McGovern died on October 21st 2012 at 90 years of age and was most well known as the Democratic Party presidential nominee in the 1972 presidential election. There are several estate planning lessons that we can learn from Mr. McGovern.
Estate Planning: Michael Jackson's Burial And Janet Jackson
Controversy continues for Michael Jackson even a couple of years after his death.
What To Do With Personal Items In Your Estate Plan
Many times it is not the big assets such as the house or bank accounts that cause fights among family members when an estate is divided.
Estate Planning: Lessons Learned From Alex Karras
There are several estate planning lessons that we can learn from Alex Karras.
Estate Planning For A Child That Provides Caretaking Responsibilities
When parents of get older and have multiple children, one child may provide caretaking responsibilities for the parent.
Deciding What Age A Minor Heir Will Receive Their Inheritance In An Estate Plan
Although it is difficult to think about your own mortality, if you have minor children under the age of eighteen then it is something that you must consider for their own protection and well being
Estate Planning When One Child Is More Successful
Some families are blessed with a child that is extremely successful in terms of wealth. This condition can make planning an estate more challenging than it would normally be.