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After a person dies, the person appointed as their estate administrator will be responsible for managing and distributing their property and assets. The administrator of a will is called an executor, and the one for a trust is called a trustee. Both of them have to...
A crucial and, sometimes, overlooked aspect of estate planning includes asset protection. With an estate plan, you know that you have long wanted to protect your assets after your death. You must understand that you can do the same while you are alive, too. An...
On the surface, the siblings got along. However, underneath that façade, things often reached just below the boiling point. But upon the death of their mother, the boiling point is reached. The outcome of her estate is in question, and the siblings resort to fighting...
When choosing an executor to your will, you want someone who is level-headed, available and just -- if not more -- financially savvy than you are. These are just some of the important qualities. Others that stand out are reliability and trustworthiness. You want the...
Debts, claims for damages from your employees and consumer protection issues can reduce your small-business assets significantly. You never know when your assets could be in danger, which is why you should take measures to protect them from creditors. One way to do...
As the beneficiary of a trust, you are grateful to your loved one who had the foresight to create this important estate-planning tool. As a result, you and other beneficiaries may have access to significant assets for the rest of your lives. That will happen, though,...
A business break-up does not have to be messy. However, sometimes, it is. Many businesses were forced to adjust during the COVID-19 pandemic, closing for weeks, furloughing workers and having a generally difficult time trying to survive. During the difficult past 15...
It’s not a casual endeavor. That is a preliminary point prominently underscored by many commentators addressing challenges to a will during the probate process. “Not everyone can challenge a will,” notes one in-depth analysis of will contests. If the bar for doing so...
Companies rely on confidentiality agreements to protect their products, secrets, trademarks, patents, processes and operations. Sometimes called secrecy or non-disclosure agreements, these accords are a necessary aspect of any business. Why? Protection of the inner...
While no one wants to think about his or her mortality or how the family will cope after their death, failing to plan for these events can be disastrous while a person is still alive and create confusion and anger for their family later. Fortunately, making vital...