by beth | Mar 18, 2019 | Estate Planning, Probate Court
Guest post by Julie Nichols, JD/MSW Probate is the legal process of what happens to someone’s property (their estate) after they die. The term also refers to the administration of that estate – the things that have to be done after a death so that ownership of all of...
by beth | Dec 15, 2017 | Estate Planning, Probate Court
As you look ahead to the New Year, you might set new goals or make resolutions dealing with your health, wealth and happiness. But the start of the year is also a great time to get organized with estate planning. Sure, it’s great to save some money or make your first...
by beth | Sep 11, 2017 | Conservatorship, Estate Planning, Family Law, Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Probate Court
There is a common observance among lawyers: In family law, the parents fight over the children; in elder law, the children fight over the parents. Sadly, this is often true and can lead to costly litigation. What starts out as a dispute among siblings as to whether a...
by beth | 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...
by beth | 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...
by beth | 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...
