Dividing Your Estate Among the Chosen Beneficiaries: Minimizing Confusion It is essential to create a valid will and or trust to minimize the possibility of confusion among your chosen beneficiaries. → Read More
Types of Wills: Introduction A will is a written or oral communication by a person stating how they want their property disposed of at death. There are several different types of wills. → Read More
Illinois Probate: The Basics Illinois probate, the laws that deal with the collection and distribution of a dead person’s estate, can seem complex and unapproachable. However, it is possible in many cases to approach Illinois probate yourself. Read on for more information about do-it-yourself Illinois probate. → Read More
Michigan Probate: The Basics When a person dies in Michigan, the collection and distribution of their assets and property (collectively termed their’estate’) is governed by Michigan probate law. → Read More
California Wills: Who Needs One and What Are Your Options? A will is a legal document that expresses the desires of the author, or testator, with regard to the disposition of property after his or her death. But, who needs a will and what are your options if you do? → Read More
California Probate: The Basic When a California resident dies, the collection and distribution of their possessions is governed by California probate law. The probate process depends on the total value of the decedent’s (deceased person’s) estate after all taxes, debts, and probate fees are paid. → Read More
Florida Estate Planning 101 Creating a proper estate plan in Florida isn’t difficult – as long as you use the right attorney. We asked Sarah E. Peart, an attorney from Tampa Florida whose practice focuses mainly in the areas of wills, trusts, estate planning and real estate law, to provide consumers with a basic lesson on estate planning in Florida. → Read More
Estate Planning: How Florida Law Differs From Other States Estate planning laws vary by state and Florida legal experts say that if you relocate, you definitely have to look at the law of the state you are in to see if your Florida will is still valid. At the same time, if moving into Florida from out of state, you need to have your will analyzed under the laws of Florida to make sure that it’s still valid. → Read More
Creating, Changing & Revoking A Florida Special Needs Trust How does a special needs trust fit into someone’s general estate plan’ and how do you go about creating, changing or revoking this kind of trust? To find out, we asked Sarah E. Peart, an attorney from Tampa Florida whose practice focuses mainly in the areas of wills, trusts, estate planning and real estate law. → Read More
When a Person Dies without a Will in New York: How the Assets are Distributed and to Whom If you want your property to go to certain individuals or groups after your death, (spouses children, friends, foundations), it is very important to make a Will. Without a Will, you are said to have died intestate. These laws vary from state to state, but this article describes what happens when you die without a Will in New York. → Read More
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