When a loved one dies, their money and property has to be distributed to the appropriate people according to the will, or the state’s laws if a will is not in place. Even
The legal term “guardian” refers to someone who cares for another individual, often a minor child, who needs special protection for a variety of reasons. Although parents of a minor child can name
Client have occasionally asked us whether their estate plan can include a right of first refusal (ROFR) on assets in their estate. To illustrate this issue, here’s a hypothetical scenario: The Family Farm
Most people don’t look forward to the death of a loved one, but they may have thought about a possible future inheritance. The reality is, that when someone passes, one of the first
You probably don’t want to make a resolution that requires you to think about your own mortality and what will happen when you’re gone, but if you haven’t finished your estate plan, it’s
If you are or are about to be incarcerated, your future is probably a bit uncertain, not just for you, but also for your family and others who may depend on you. There
Imagine if you had spent thousands of dollars on an estate plan, and when the time came – that protection you put so much work into didn’t actually exist? Unfortunately, this happens more
Ask a group of friends if they have experienced a family fight over property after a loved one has died, and you will be in for a lively and eye-opening conversation. Far too
It's not always immediately clear who should be the person you place your literal trust in to manage your financial affairs, so here are some critical things to consider first. When a trust
Planning for how your money and assets will be taken care of after you pass away is not the most pleasant or exciting thing to do. It requires thinking through situations that can
