It's easy to put off writing a will. You feel like you have a lot of time to get it done, the legal process can be confusing and you think you'll be better prepared when you're closer to the end of your life. These are just three potential reasons, but people can give...
Month: February 2019
What are the best options for avoiding probate?
On Behalf of Law Office of Barbara J. Dibble | Feb 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
As you create or review your estate plan, it's natural to have questions about probate. More specifically, you may turn your attention to the steps you can take to help your estate avoid the probate process.Without probate, it's easier to transfer your assets to your...
Undue influence and a position of trust
On Behalf of Law Office of Barbara J. Dibble | Feb 18, 2019 | Estate Planning
Have you heard of the term "undue influence" in estate planning? It essentially means that a person who is crafting an estate plan does so in a way that benefits another person because of that person's influence on them.For instance, say a man has $500,000 to leave to...
Passing assets through a living trust helps save time
On Behalf of Law Office of Barbara J. Dibble | Feb 13, 2019 | Trusts
One reason to use a living trust, rather than a will, is simply that it can save your heirs a lot of time after you pass away.With a will, the legal process plays out after your passing. The court supervises it to make sure that your wishes are followed. You could...
Do you need to set up a will reading?
On Behalf of Law Office of Barbara J. Dibble | Feb 8, 2019 | Estate Planning
As you do your estate planning, you draft a will that leaves your assets to your heirs. Most of the money gets split up evenly, but you do set aside specific sentimental assets for certain individuals. You know how important it is for them to know exactly what you...
Disinheriting an heir: What you should know
On Behalf of Law Office of Barbara J. Dibble | Feb 1, 2019 | Wills
Human relationships can be endlessly complicated -- especially among families. As unpleasant as it may be, you may have some very good reasons to disinherit a potential heir.But, can you do it? And, if so, how? Here are a few things you need to know about...
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