You finished your estate plan recently, but its contents may change. Do you know what life events call for an estate plan review? Forbes explains when you should consider updating your estate plan. Ensure your estate documents always account for your most current...
While no parents want to consider their children growing up without them, they still have to plan if something happens. Including your young children into your estate plan makes a difference between your children having stability if something happens and being in the...
Did you want to become a guardian to help others, or was it a duty you took on because you believed no one could take care of your loved one better than you? Whatever the case may be, you have the responsibility of looking after someone who can no longer care for...
The executor of an estate plays an important role in carrying out the deceased's wishes. Choosing an individual to represent you after your death may require careful thought and planning. As noted by the AARP, an executor needs access to your will, assets and...
If you believe that your loved one was not of sufficiently sound mind to understand the estate planning and probate process, you are questioning their testamentary capacity. It is generally difficult to challenge a will, but this is one of the most common reasons for...
Under certain circumstances, heirs may submit a handwritten will for probate. As explained by the University of North Texas at Dallas, handwritten wills, also called holographic wills, generally arise during a severe emergency such as an unexpected life-threatening...
As the parent of a special needs child, you likely spend a good portion of your time making sure that he or she receives the help he or she needs. But what happens when you are no longer around to oversee that help? Establishing a special needs trust for his or her...
A trustee is a fiduciary, meaning the trustee has a general duty to manage and protect the trust assets of the beneficiaries. Depending on the trust you create, your trustee may have different duties from other trustees. If you have a family member who struggles with...