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SLAT Estate Planning
There are many estate planning strategies out there, but which one is best? To be honest, it really depends on your situation. While most real estate strategies are designed to [...]
What Is a Conservatorship Bond
What Is a Conservatorship Bond? When people have to enter into conservatorship arrangements, they often have some concerns. These fears are very valid because, unfortunately, there have been quite a [...]
How to Create Your Own Estate Planning Flowchart in 7 Easy Steps
Do you ever procrastinate? Everyone has at some time or another, and estate planning is no exception in this regard. However, estate planning is one of those tasks that you [...]
Sales of Real Property in Probate: What You Need to Know
Probate administration can be stressful, costly, and generally not fun. It comes when people are already grieved over losing a loved one, and it can involve jumping through a lot [...]
What Is Fair in a Second Marriage and Estate Planning?
Multiple marriages are often a fact of life. According to the U.S. census bureau, 42 million Americans have been in more than one marriage. Divorce and the death of a spouse [...]
What Exactly Is GRAT Estate Planning?
Archbishop Richard Cushing once said, “Always plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark.” This statement greatly reflects the importance of planning. People plan for many reasons, but [...]
The Basics of Estate Planning and Administration
According to author Henrietta Newton Martin, "To curtail complications and help in the procedure of devolution of assets after death, a will has to be well prepared and written.” It [...]
Wills and Probate
In his book "The Dark Tower," American author Stephen King wrote, "You needn't die happy when your time comes, but you must die satisfied, for you must have lived your [...]
What Is Probate Law?
If you have lost a family member as an adult, then you’ve probably heard the term "probate." You may wonder, what is probate law? How does it apply to my [...]