Navigating Disputes in Probate Court
When someone passes away, the probate process ensures that the deceased’s estate fulfills its debts and that the heirs receive their assets. The deceased’s will dictates how to settle and distribute their assets and debts. (If no will exists, state...
A Useless Power of Attorney: Avoid Free Legal Documents
A power of attorney designates a trusted individual to make decisions or conduct transactions on your behalf. They could be related to personal finances, business operations, or medical needs and used for a single immediate purpose or an ongoing situation. This may...
40% of People Say They Don’t Have Enough to Make a Will
Four in 10 people believe they do not have enough assets to make a will, according to Caring.com’s 2024 Wills and Estate Planning Study, which surveyed more than 2,400 individuals. This statistic reflects a common misconception about estate planning: that it is only...
What Is MAID (Medical Aid-in-Dying)?
Many people seek to avoid situations in which life is unnecessarily prolonged. Subsisting on expensive life-support long beyond when treatment might improve one’s quality of life can be cruel. With advance directives, including living wills and powers of...
