Posts Tagged ‘wills’
Using Transfer-on-Death Deeds to Avoid Probate
When it comes to planning your estate, you naturally want to make things as easy as possible for your beneficiaries. The last thing you want is for your property to get hung up in probate while your loved ones wait to receive their inheritance. When you Will your property to your beneficiaries, though, this is…
Read MoreIf Only Anne Heche Had Drafted an Estate Plan…
Anne Heche was an Emmy award-winning actress, well-known for her roles in such blockbuster hits as Donnie Brasco and I Know What You Did Last Summer. Well, we know what Heche didn’t do last summer: draft an estate plan. The actress lost her life in a car crash in August, 2022…leaving behind two sons, a…
Read MoreDo I Need a Will? Why? Do I Need an Attorney? Why? What is Probate? . . . And Other Questions About Wills. . .
Most people understand the importance and necessity of having a Will. Whether you are young and just starting out, or are established with complex assets, a Will is a basic component of estate planning. Wills, however, carry with them many misconceptions. Have you ever read a book or watched a television show that depicted conflict…
Read MoreEstate Planning for Singles: Why You (Yes, You) Need an Estate Plan, Too
Estate planning is often discussed as something that married couples with families need. However, more and more people are choosing to stay single, which creates unique considerations in terms of estate planning. Being single, in fact, makes estate planning all the more important, as without a spouse to inherit money or property , great thought…
Read MoreAll About Beneficiaries: The Who, What, and Why
Understanding the role of a beneficiary is important when it comes to estate planning. Whether you are just starting to draft your plan, or you are updating an existing plan, knowing what a beneficiary is, what types there are, and how to choose the right one(s), will help you feel more confident in your decisions. …
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