It’s easy to create a plan to pass financial accounts directly to heirs before you die and avoid the probate process after death. All you have to do is complete a form from your financial institution ...
In past weeks this weekly column has written about why you want to own your real estate until you pass away and the potential downfalls if you give your real estate to your kids before your death.
One of the essential steps in the probate process is filing an inventory of all the assets that are part of the estate. This job is the responsibility of the executor, and it’s often no small feat. It ...
One of the essential steps in the probate process is filing an inventory of all the assets that are part of the estate. This job is the responsibility of the executor, and it’s often no small feat. It ...
About half of all states now let real estate owners transfer properties at death using beneficiary/transfer on death deeds. The deeds are less costly to draft than living trusts. They're also flexible ...
Q: I am considering doing a transfer-on-death deed to avoid costly probate for my children. Is this wise and safe to do? Would my heirs be assured that the house will not have to go through probate ...
Estate planning isn't just for the wealthy. In fact, middle-class families often have the most to lose when someone dies without a plan ...
One of the most common concerns I hear from families dealing with a loved one's passing is frustration over how long probate ...
“FIRE YOUR BOSS!” That appealing advertisement no doubt caught the attention of thousands of New York Times readers on March 22. Next, they read, “Now you can work for yourself and profit from real ...
Estate planning may not be as fun as carving pumpkins or picking out costumes, but it's one of the kindest gifts you can ...