When a loved one passes
away, it is often a very difficult and confusing time. While one is
left to ponder the timing and reason of their loved one’s passing,
there is also the unenviable task of making sure the deceased’s
estate is distributed in strict accordance with their will.
In most cases, the
process is executed without any complications; other times, there is
a party challenging the content or validity of the will. In the
latter scenario, grieving family members may require the services of
an experienced
probate attorney.
A probate...
Friday, December 20, 2013
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Common Estate Planning Mistakes
No one knows when death
will arrive, but this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t prepare for
it. Losing a loved one is never easy, but you can make this painful
experience more bearable for your family by creating a will— a
document that clearly states how your material possessions will be
distributed to surviving relatives. Of course, estate planning is
complicated and many people make crucial mistakes such as:
Thinking You’re
Too Young for Estate Planning
The biggest mistake
people make when it comes to estate planning is not having a plan...
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Why an Estate Planning Attorney is Important
In
Sacramento, people should ideally need an attorney only for “routine”
specifics in their estate affairs. They can have their wills reviewed
by an attorney to check if everything and everyone is covered.
Additionally, they may consult a lawyer to ensure a smooth transition
of their estate to beneficiaries.
In
reality, people may need an estate
planning attorney for more than the
reasons above.
In California, for
example, the law requires an estate to go through a court process
called probate. That applies if the estate has a $150,000...
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Why are Estate Plans Important?
A death, be it natural
or sudden, is always going to be a painful experience to those
involved. The immediate family members left behind by the deceased
are the ones who are hit the greatest, and will need time to adjust
to their loss.
One of the things that
surviving family members need to take immediate notice of is the fact
that any property left behind by their dearly departed has to be
considered. One of the things people can do to help their loved ones
in the instance they leave this world is through the establishment of
a well-thought...
Friday, November 29, 2013
What A Family Deals With After A Loved One Dies
Dealing with death is
not easy. When a loved one passes away, one can feel the pangs of
mortality that come with uneasiness, depression and sometimes, anger.
Death, however, is believed by most to be just a stage in one's life
and all it takes is time to be healed from the trauma.
When a person dies, the
immediate family usually gets into a ritual or a practice depending
on the family's religion or beliefs. Some simply skip this step and
proceed with funeral arrangements. At this stage, family members
usually gather to decide which type...
Saturday, November 23, 2013
On Wills and the Probate Attorney
A probate lawyer
handles and administers the legal aspects of a deceased person’s
last will and testament. He also notifies the heirs about the
document and guides them throughout the legal process. In this light,
the probate attorney may also act as the executor of the will,
although this is only in certain cases and isn’t required.
What is Probate?
Essentially, probate is
the term used for the legal process, accepted in the United States,
of dividing the estate of a deceased person who has left a will. The
deceased has the primary right...
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Contingency Plans: On Estate Planning
If
you have any dependents, you must already know and fear that they’ll
be helpless the moment you somehow become unable to financially
support them. There are two ways this grim scenario can play out;
from your mental incapacity, or from your untimely demise. If you
want to ensure that your dependents will be properly taken care
during your absence, then you should consider planning your estate.
Estate
planning refers to a financial contingency strategy that’s enacted
upon your incapacity. The most well-known of these strategies is the
creation...
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Why You Need an Estate Planning Attorney
Most people wouldn’t
want to talk about their own death. Unfortunately, death is an
inevitable part of life so you have to prepare for it. You have to
think of things like where or to whom your wealth or property should
go. Probably, you've long decided to hand it down to your spouse or
children, but if you don't consider writing your will, your family
might find difficulty getting what they deserve.
This is where an estate
planning attorney can help. Estate planning is the process of
deciding how your possessions will be divided and managed...
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