You decide to do your estate planning, and your assets are actually not your main concern. You want to get things set up for your children, who are still minors. As such, your first order of business is to pick guardians for the kids.When many people arrive at this...
Do I need a probate attorney?
Month: November 2019
Do you need a new will or a codicil?
You made a will last year. Now you want to update it and make some changes. Do you need to make a completely new will?You may, but another option is to use a codicil. This official document can essentially amend the legal plan you already have in place. It leaves most...
Estate issues and children who haven’t stayed in touch
After a parent passes away, it can be hard for adult children to work together and get everything figured out. It's a complicated process. Like all things involving money, it can lead to heated disputes. There are many potential problems that can arise.The odds of a...
What if you don’t sign your will?
You know that most people don't have a will, and you set out to change that at least for your family. You draft a will, decide who should get your major assets, talk to your heirs about what they want, and then put the will in your desk.However, you never actually get...
A trust fund gives your heirs serious advantages
Done the right way, a trust fund can give your heirs advantages in nearly every area of life. If you have substantial assets to leave them, they may even be able to pass some on to the next generation. You can use your wealth to define their lives and help them avoid...
