When a last will is used to transfer assets, the process of probate will be a major factor. In a will, you would name an executor, and this individual would act as the estate administrator. They would be required to admit the will to probate, and the court would provide supervision. The probate court is responsible for determining the validity of the will that is submitted. Because of this, anyone that wants to come forward to contest the validity of the will could do so during … [Read more...] about Address Possible Estate Challenges
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Five Key Facts About Probate
Probate is the legal process of estate administration. If you use a will, you would name an executor to carry out your final wishes, and the probate court would provide supervision. This court would also be involved if you were to pass away without any estate planning documents at all. In some instances, a child or an incapacitated adult will need a guardian. This is another matter that would be handled by the probate court. In this post, we will look at five things you should know about … [Read more...] about Five Key Facts About Probate
Why Would You Use a Living Trust?
You have options when you are planning your estate, and you should understand them thoroughly so you can make informed decisions. A lot of people assume that a last will should be the centerpiece in almost all cases unless you are very wealthy, but this is not really the case. In many instances, a revocable living trust would be a better choice. This is just one of a number of different types of trusts, but we will focus on the revocable living trust here. Probate Avoidance One of the … [Read more...] about Why Would You Use a Living Trust?
Planning for the Unexpected
It’s important to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, your state law dictates who gets your property and makes decisions for you. Read on to learn more about the prevalence of unexpected deaths and an example of what can happen without planning. Planning for the Unexpected … [Read more...] about Planning for the Unexpected
Many Reasons to Plan
Each of us will die eventually. This article looks at how planning can make our passing easier for our loved ones. Specifically, this article looks at how planning can maintain privacy for your loved ones. Many Reasons to Plan … [Read more...] about Many Reasons to Plan
Planning is Critical
It’s important to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, your state law dictates who gets your property and makes decisions for you. Read on to learn more about a heart-breaking story of someone who didn’t plan and the consequences. Planning is Critical … [Read more...] about Planning is Critical
Trusts for Privacy
Trusts have many uses. Perhaps the most important is that they can provide privacy at death. Garry Shandling is thought to have used a trust to provide privacy for those he left behind. Trusts for Privacy … [Read more...] about Trusts for Privacy
Basics of Estate Planning: Privacy and Estate Planning
Privacy is important, especially in today’s world. Learn how estate planning can enhance or reduce your privacy. Read on to find out more. Basics of Estate Planning: Privacy and Estate Planning … [Read more...] about Basics of Estate Planning: Privacy and Estate Planning
Download Our Report on Trust Administration
Trust administration is something to take into account when you are making preparations for the future. Creating a revocable living trust can indeed be a very useful alternative to a last will as a vehicle of asset transfer. One of the major advantages is the fact that these trusts enable asset distributions outside of the process of probate. When you use a last will to state your wishes the estate must be probated, and this can take a considerable amount of time. In addition, there are … [Read more...] about Download Our Report on Trust Administration
Probate in Connecticut: Can It Be Avoided?
Everyone has heard of the estate planning document called a last will. If you maintain personal ownership of your property and arrange for its transfer after your passing through the terms of a will, probate will be a factor. The process of probate in Connecticut is something to be aware of when you are planning your estate. Click here to read the whole article or download the PDF. … [Read more...] about Probate in Connecticut: Can It Be Avoided?
