Writing a will isn’t always the most-pleasant item on your to-do list. Many of us avoid estate planning when possible. In fact, a survey by AARP noted that 2 out of 5 Americans over 45 do not have a will. Still, making a simple will doesn’t have to be...
A living will is a document which gives advance instructions to medical personnel and others regarding your end of life medical issues. A Health Care Power of Attorney is a document which allows another person to make that decision. It is a wise choice to have both in...
Today we’d like to talk a little bit about how you can avoid probate. When a loved one dies (with or without a will) and there are assets to be distributed through family, in most instances a filing with the local Probate Court needs to be made. ...
When one dies (with or without a will) and there are assets to be distributed to family, in most instances the law requires the family to make a filing with the county probate court where the deceased lived at the time of death. Why Avoid Probate Court? The probate...