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, Wills
When you think it might be time for you and your significant other to consider a will or other estate planning options, there are several important questions that you’ll likely have. Below are 10 of the key questions you should consider when you’re preparing wills and...
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...
by beth | May 2, 2016 | Estate Planning, Probate Court
When it comes to issues relating to family law and estate planning, it’s not usual to be unaware of how the system works until it’s your turn to be involved in it. And at times, particularly during an election cycle, gift and estate taxes are in the news with a lot of...
by beth | 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...
by beth | 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...
