You would be surprised at the number of people who procrastinate when it comes to estate planning. Then again, maybe you will not be when you learn about the stories of high-profile and affluent people who died without having a will or trust. A long list of...
Estate Planning
A few reasons why will provisions become invalid
Provisions within a will represent the foundation of this legal document in estate planning. Among the key provisions include naming an executor; naming guardians for minor children; the disposing of assets to beneficiaries; the revocation of previously created wills;...
Relying on a no-contest clause in settling an estate
You have concerns about your heirs, mainly your children who do not get along. For years, you somehow kept your family united despite the squabbles and disputes between them from childhood through adulthood. At times, those incidents threatened to tear apart your...
How an estate plan addresses valuable collections
The years of professional success and wise investments afforded you many things that a typical family may only dream about having. Among them is an enviable list of high-value property that represents a respectable portion of your estate. The fine art, jewelry and...