When you purchase and own a home, your name is on the title to the property, indicating ownership. However, you can transfer ownership of your residence to another person or entity in the form of a real estate trust.
READ MOREIf you’re seeking guardianship or conservatorship for a relative who is unable to take care of their own personal or financial needs, get ready for the long haul.
READ MOREThere are times when it makes sense to leave more to one child than another.
READ MOREDifferent people have different needs, and for most people, starting with basic legal documents, such as a will and power of attorney, are a great place to start and can make a big difference.
READ MOREWhen someone passes away, whether unexpectedly or not, it can raise questions about who will inherit what. Specifically, you might be wondering whether in-laws have a right to any of the assets of the deceased person.
READ MOREEstate planning is nearly always worthwhile but can be extra important when you have stepchildren.
READ MOREUnfortunately, during the grieving process surviving spouses also need to navigate the complex financial issues that arise after the death of their partner.
READ MOREFirst, debts in a person’s estate are payable from the decedent’s assets in the course of administering their probate estate or administering their living trust estate.
READ MOREEstate planning is the process of anticipating and arranging for the management and disposal of a person's estate during the person's life in preparation for a person's future incapacity or death.
READ MOREYou’re single, and you don’t have an estate plan or even a will. Perhaps you think you don’t need either because you’re not wealthy and don’t have children.
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