One of the goals of elder law planning is to help individuals and families make important decisions with as little disruption as possible. That doesn’t mean the courts are never involved. In certain situations, court oversight is necessary to protect an individual’s interests, resolve Continue reading
Category: Probate
Protect Your Family from Probate Headaches with Simple Planning
If you’ve ever heard someone talk about “probate,” it probably wasn’t in glowing terms. Probate is known for being slow, expensive, and frustrating — and for good reason. Fortunately, with the right estate planning tools in place, you can help your loved ones avoid many of these headaches. Continue reading
What Assets are Subject to Probate?
If you do not have a revocable living trust and are using a simple will to pass your estate to your loved ones at your passing, the executor named in your will is going to have to open up a court proceeding in order to transfer your assets to your heirs. Your executor will be responsible Continue reading