Should I Try Do-It-Yourself Estate Planning?
September 23, 2021
Your DIY estate plan might miss important details.
How Does Probate Work?
September 14, 2021
There is a general understanding that every adult should have a last will and testament. However, for most people, exactly how that will is used remains a mystery.
How to Keep the Vacation Home in the Family
September 7, 2021
Vacation property can become a family legacy. Keeping your cabin, fishing lodge, hunting property or other special assets separate for future generations is often a special goal for a family.
Who Inherited from the Painter Bob Ross?
September 1, 2021
Bob Ross definitely didn’t make a happy little accident when handling his estate and his likeness after he died in 1995. He made a big mistake.
Do a Married Couple without Children Need a Will?
August 30, 2021
In fact, many couples with no children mistakenly believe that they are less likely to need a last will and testament than couples with children.
What Happens to My Home If I Leave It to a Medicaid Recipient in My Will?
August 27, 2021
My daughter is on Medicaid. If I give her my home in my will, what will happen to her benefits?
Disney Grandson Loses Appeal of Probate Court’s Decision
August 16, 2021
An appellate judge dubs probate court ‘the Unhappiest Place on Earth,’ as Disney heir Bradford Lund has lost an appeal stemming from his fight to claim his fortune.
Do You Need a Revocable Trust or Irrevocable Trust?
August 11, 2021
Trust funds are not just for the ultra-rich. These sophisticated estate-planning tools can make just as much sense for middle-class Americans who own a home and have a net worth of at least $100,000.
How Do I Stop Heirs from Foolishly Wasting Inheritance?
August 4, 2021
One of the biggest concerns a trust creator might have is that the beneficiary would squander their inheritance or that the beneficiary’s creditor would attach the inheritance to cover the beneficiary’s debt.
What Happens If You Inherit a House with a Mortgage?
August 3, 2021
If you have a mortgage, you might worry about what that means for your heirs and loved ones. Will they be able to keep your home, and who will be responsible for paying for it?