by Scott | May 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
What is a will? Who may make a will? How is a will made? May I change my will after I have signed it? How long does my will last? Does having a will increase my probate expense? Management of a will. What is a will? A will is a document that sets forth how a...
by Scott | May 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
What is a revocable trust? Why should I consider incorporating a revocable trust into my estate plan? Is use of a revocable trust the only way I can avoid probate? What are the advantages of a revocable trust compared to probate? Privacy. Control. Lower costs. Speed...
by Scott | May 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
What is probate? Why is probate necessary? What does probate involve? How much does probate cost? How long does probate take? Do I need a will? What is probate? Probate is a legal proceeding to administer certain kinds of property (called probate property)...
by Scott | May 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
What is a health care power of attorney? Who can I appoint to make health care decisions for me? Can I use a health care power of attorney to name a guardian? What is a mental health declaration? What is a living will declaration? What medical decisions can or will be...
by Scott | May 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
What does it mean when someone dies “intestate”? What is the role of the probate court? Who handles the estate? What are the duties of an administrator of an intestate estate? What is the statute of descent and distribution? What is an administrator’s account? What...
