Monthly Archives: March 2026
Preparing Your Digital Assets For The Probate Process
Today, the world is a digital one and people’s lives online are often just as important as their physical ones. From online banking to cryptocurrency to digital photos and social media accounts, your digital assets are an important component of your personal estate. It can be difficult for your loved ones to navigate the… Read More »
The Top Estate Planning Myths Debunked
Multiple studies have shown that while the majority of Americans understand the importance of drafting a will and a comprehensive estate plan, fewer than half of the people in the country have actually written one. There are many reasons people put off estate planning for another day. Some of these are rooted in the… Read More »
Four Reasons To Avoid Probate
Probate is a court-supervised process of administering a person’s estate, or property, after they pass away and distributing the property to their heirs and beneficiaries. Due to the fact that decedents cannot legally own property, assets owned by the deceased must go through probate. During probate, any debt owed by the deceased is also… Read More »
Revocable Vs. Irrevocable Trusts: What Is The Difference?
There are many different tools you can use when planning your estate. One of the most useful of these are trusts. While there are also many different types of trusts, they all fall into one of two categories: revocable or irrevocable trusts. These two types of trusts have several differences and they are also… Read More »
What Steps Are Involved In The Probate Process?
Probate is a legal process that administers and settles a person’s estate after they pass away. There are many steps in the process, including validating the person’s will, paying final taxes, distributing the property in the estate, and more. The steps involved in the process ensure that the decedent’s wishes are carried out. The… Read More »
Important Things To Know About Your Durable Power Of Attorney
A durable power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that gives someone you trust the authority to manage your property, finances, and legal affairs. Unlike other types of powers of attorney, a durable POA remains in effect even if you become incapacitated. After creating a durable POA the agent, or person with the… Read More »
What Are Common Probate Delays?
People try to help their loved ones avoid probate for many reasons. One of these is that it can be a long and involved process. This not only causes stress for family members, but it can also cause them to wait months, or even years, before they receive their inheritance. There are many reasons… Read More »
Designating Beneficiaries: How To Do It And Why It Is Important
Beneficiary designations are very important. You can name beneficiaries in certain estate planning tools, such as a will or trust, or you can designate beneficiaries to certain financial accounts, such as life insurance policies. It is important to designate or name beneficiaries before you pass away or become incapacitated to ensure that your property… Read More »