Category: Will
An Online will may save you some money now but you can rack up a big bill in probate. Creating a homemade will that later goes to probate may be a big disappointment, according to the Huntsville Item in “A humorous look at the danger of homemade wills.” A will is designed to pass on […]
A family fight over an estate can be destructive but a good estate plan can reduce the chances of that battle beginning. It is a fact of life that all fights cannot be avoided but there are steps that can reduce the chances of conflict over an estate, according to the Lodi News-Sentinel in “Avoid […]
While estate planning has many different documents it comes down to two categories. One of the best ways to begin estate planning is to break the process down into two categories, according to the Motley Fool in “The Estate-Planning Documents Everyone Needs.” There are all sorts of different legal documents in estate planning that are […]
There are many opinions on the use of wills and trusts but each has strengths and weaknesses. When you are getting advice on wills and trusts it is best to decide which option is best for you but in order to do that you need to know the differences, according to the Motley Fool in […]
There are many kinds of estate plans but a few things should be included in every one’s estate planning portfolio. The Catholic Register recently discussed what is necessary in every estate plan in “The must-haves of estate planning.” The article is focused on Canada but it wouldn’t be a bad idea to include them in […]
Avoiding probate by setting up a trust only works if it is funded. Setting up a trust to bypass probate is often a good idea but it is important to make sure the trust is properly funded, according to the Green Bay Press-Gazette in “Estate Planner: Importance of funding your trust.” Funding the trust is […]
You know they need a plan and they know they need a plan but getting it done can be a challenge. An estate plan is important to every family regardless of the amount of money and assets but parents and their children don’t always agree, according to NJ 101.5 in “Talking to your parents about […]
Trend uses obits to give insight to the personality of loved one. The Daily Mail reported about a trucker who had had enough when it came to politics in America and the most recent debates in “He said he’d rather die than watch the debates… and he kept his word! Hilarious obituary of Pennsylvania trucker […]
A trust is where you place your big assets and that often includes your home. A question people often ask in estate planning is what goes into a trust and should your home be in it, according to a FOX News discussion “Why Should I Put My Home in a Living Trust?“. To understand the […]
Okay, you can get a will at Walmart but is that really a good idea? Three Walmart stores in Missouri are now offering legal services through The Law Store, which aims to go nationwide, according to KY3 News in “Now get a divorce, other legal services at Walmart.” You may be able to save some […]
