A Brief Overview of a Trustee's Duties
If you have been appointed the trustee of a trust, this is a strong vote of confidence in your judgment and trusthworthiness. It is also a major responsibility.
Don't Leave Children Unequal Shares By Mistake
Siblings do not always receive equal shares of a parent's estate. Sometimes the inequality is intentional and sometimes it is accidental. Regardless of how it [...]
Steps to Take in Advance of Death or Disability
No one wants to face the fact that our loved ones will not be with us forever and facing our own mortality is frightening as well, but it is important to be [...]
What Makes a Will Valid?
Movies, television, and books like to present wills in dramatic ways--handwritten notes, videos, deathbed utterances--but what actually makes a will valid? The law varies depending on what [...]
Discovery of Aretha Franklin's Handwritten Wills Throws Her Estate Into Turmoil
Legendary singer Aretha Franklin was thought to have died without a will, but the recent discovery of handwritten documents are calling that into question.
Drafting a Power of Attorney that Lessens the Chances of Abuse
A power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents you can create, but it is also one that can be misused. While it isn't possible to entirely prevent abuse, there are [...]
If You Haven’t Been Regularly Reviewing Your Estate Plan, Start When You Hit 60
If you are over age 60 and you haven't changed your estate plan in many decades, it's almost certain that you need to update your documents and start reviewing them every [...]