During which life stages could an estate plan prove crucial?
The kindest thing we can do for our family members is to establish a solid estate plan in the event of our death or incapacity. If they have a thorough plan to follow, they can focus on mourning, and they don’t have to worry about figuring out what to do with your...
When should you update an estate plan?
Drafting an estate plan is a good first step, but don’t make the common mistake of believing it is also the final step. Regardless of your age, there are life events that can come up and change your goals, assets, debts or other aspects of the plan. It is at these...
Artworks need special estate planning consideration
Dividing up cash and assets that easily convert to cash between your heirs isn't that hard. Dividing up special items, like artwork, can be entirely different. Whether you have a couple of paintings or an entire art collection forgetting about them when creating your...
How much does it cost for an estate to go through probate court?
When someone sits down to plan their estate, one of their goals could be to avoid probate proceedings. Most people have heard at least one horror story of an estate that spent months if not several years going through multiple challenges in the probate courts....
What are some non-conflict factors that may slow down the probate process?
The probate process is unfamiliar to a lot of people. While many people understand that individuals write wills to dictate what they want to happen with their assets when they pass on, they don't realize that the transfer of their belongings isn't immediate. The...