Feb 27, 2017 | Estate Planning, Living Wills, Probate Court, Wills
If you die without a will, your property goes where the state tells it to go. Being will-less is called being “intestate.” Each state has its own intestacy statutes that determine what happens to your estate when you have no will. However, not all property is covered...
Sep 9, 2016 | Cohabitation Agreements, Common Law Marriage & Cohabitation, Estate Planning, Probate Court, Trusts, Wills
Updated April 2024 When it’s time for you and your significant other to prepare a will or other estate planning options, you’ll likely have several questions and be faced with others by your attorney. It’s important to weigh them all to ensure the best outcome for you...
Aug 3, 2016 | Estate Planning, Probate Court, Wills
Single adults who are not in a long-term relationship have unique estate planning concerns. If they are 18 and older, it usually makes sense for them to have estate planning documents in place. Here are some common issues that come up for single people with estate...
Apr 11, 2016 | Cohabitation Agreements, Estate Planning, Probate Court, Trusts, Wills
When it comes time for couples to consider estate planning, there are several aspects of it that must be looked at and decided on. Below are 16 points of estate planning that you and your spouse may need to address, depending on your situation. Preserving the Estate...
Oct 12, 2015 | Cohabitation Agreements, Common Law Marriage & Cohabitation, Estate Planning, Probate Court, Wills
Oftentimes, people don’t think about estate planning until they’re married. But the reality is that estate planning is just as important — and in some instances more important — when you are in a relationship but not married and especially if you are not...
May 16, 2015 | Estate Planning, Probate Court, Wills
I believe in people drafting their own legal documents but NOT their own wills using online programs and forms. As much as I want to empower people to take ownership and participate in their legal issues, I find this option to be a horrible disaster. And I have good...