Seeking Clarity?

Probate has a bad name. And most people don’t want one, much less two (or more). But there are instances in which more than one probate proceeding can be necessary. If you die owning

There are additional reasons why having a Will is a good idea. Wills generally include a guardianship clause when parents have minor children. This clause allows the parents to name the person they want

Probate assets are any assets that require a probate proceeding in order to pass to the intended heir or devisee (if the decedent had a will) or the individual entitled to receive the property

A Revocable Living Trust can be a good estate planning option if the primary goal of your estate plan is to avoid probate and to provide a means to manage your assets should you

A question that is often asked in the estate planning context is whether a Last Will and Testament (“Will”) is actually needed. The answer, like all things in life, is it depends. It is

Probate is the legal process by which assets are transferred out of a deceased person’s estate to his or her heirs and devisees. Probate is required in any state where real property is owned

A concern many people have is whether they actually need a Last Will & Testament (“Will”). In order to answer that question, it is important to understand how your property would pass if you