It can be difficult and unpredictable to plan a guardianship. Sometimes, becoming somebody’s legal guardian is an impromptu, sudden process that you don’t get the opportunity to plan for. It’s often done out of necessity after a terrible tragedy or sudden loss. Choosing to become…
It is vitally important for everyone who has considerable assets to make a plan for the distribution of those assets. Everyone’s estate plan is different and dependent on their individual needs. One of the most common ways to distribute assets to your loved ones is…
When someone passes away with an estate plan in place, that plan must be executed. Most people’s estate plans pass through probate, which is the legal process of validating an estate plan and then executing it in accordance with that person’s wishes. Probate can end…
After the death of a loved one, it’s important to know what to do with the things they’ve left behind. This typically involves starting the estate administration process so the decedent’s assets can get to their designated beneficiaries or heirs, and any creditors can collect…