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...
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