You're thinking about writing a will, but you don't like the idea of typing one up. You worry about cybersecurity and you don't know who else may access any digital files you create. It seems better to write the will yourself and keep it in a safe place.Can you do...
Do I need a probate attorney?
Month: December 2019
Questions that determine how long probate takes
If you pass away and your estate goes into probate, your heirs probably hope it wraps up quickly. Unfortunately, it may not. This process can drag on for weeks or months, depending on a lot of different factors.To see why it takes longer for some estate than others,...
Is it a mistake to leave assets to your children directly?
You know that the simplest way to leave your assets to the next generation is to give those assets directly to the children. You can write the amount they get into your will and have the executor cut them a check after you pass away. It's easy. They get the money they...
The aging population is increasing rapidly
The population in the United States is trending toward including more and more elderly individuals. This is happening because baby boomers -- the population spike seen right after the end of World War II -- are growing older and pushing the numbers up.For example,...
What if you forget to put assets into a trust?
You set up a trust to transfer your assets on to your children when you pass away. You put some of your assets into the trust at the time. However, you do not pass away for another 10 years. In that time, you gain more assets that you forget to add to the trust. You...
