Estate Planning Isn’t Just For The Elderly
From time-to-time, you might hear someone refer to probate court. Although it may be commonly referred to in movies and television, not everyone has a clear sense of what probate is and its purpose. Hopefully this post will help shed some light on the subject. Probate...
Imagine your mother or father suffered a catastrophic stroke and you're the designated health care power of attorney. Depending on the severity of your loved one's health condition, he or she could be incapacitated and unable to make decisions for him- or herself. As...
You might think that only wealthy people need to create an estate plan, but that thought can end up harming you and your family in the long run. Every adult, regardless of age or social status, should have an estate plan in place. An estate plan requires more than...
As we age, our needs change. While our younger years may be focus on building a family and accumulating wealth; our elderly years, may focus primarily on caring for ourselves and preparing to leave our assets behind to our loved ones. Although many people are aware of...
The passing of a loved one can kick start a process that triggers the distribution of the deceased's assets and debts. This process, as well as the court that can oversee it, is often referred to as probate. Many people cringe when they hear the word probate, as it...