Getting an estate plan often seems more difficult than it is. If you follow a few basic rules and steps, then you can get a good estate plan with little hassle. Many people have the mistaken idea that getting an estate plan is an overly complicated process. They let this idea stop them from doing [...]
If you have never had to deal with a close family member passing away, then you might not know that there are important things that you need to do to make sure everything goes smoothly. Dealing with the death of a close family member can be a trying experience, especially if it is the first [...]
Many children with aging parents know that their parents should do estate planning, but convincing their parents of that can be difficult. Many elderly people in the U.S. believe estate planning is something only the very wealthy need. If they only have a few major assets and modest back accounts, then they believe estate planning [...]
When you get a living trust from an estate planning attorney you will likely also get a pour over will that is designed to bequeath any assets you have when you pass away into your trust. It is important not to rely on that will as the sole means of funding your trust. Getting a [...]
In a counter to the right-to-die movement, one woman wants to be the face of the right-to-live movement. You may remember the case of Brittany Maynard. Two years ago the young woman became the face of the right-to-die movement. She was terminally ill and argued that she had the right to end her own life [...]
Estate executors have a right to be paid reasonable fees for their services, but if they are not careful they can miss out and not get paid for the full value of what they do. Being the executor of an estate can be a difficult and time-consuming work, especially if the estate will have to [...]
Many Americans can probably relate to retired trucker George Norman Davis who said he would rather die than watch the Presidential debates. George Norman Davis was a retired veteran and long-haul trucker. While not famous in life, his obituary is giving him some fame on the Internet. It tells how, on the day of the [...]
Two women in Florida have confessed that they improperly disposed of their father's body five years ago. Fairly or not, the state of Florida has a reputation for weird news. One of the latest stories to come out of the state is not going to do this reputation any good. The details are sparse, but [...]
To make sure that someone they love receives a portion of their estate some people decide to adopt the loved one. That is unnecessary and can create other complications. When it comes to the law, having limited information can be dangerous. For example, what if you know there is a default rule that says your [...]
Legal services can be expensive, which leads many to seek out cheaper options than traditional attorneys. Now, some people can get a will in Walmart, but should they? If you are reading this, then you probably know there are several services that allow you to purchase and download a form you can fill out to [...]