What Happens to Your Debts After Death?
Heirs to an estate often face dealing with outstanding debts of their deceased loved one, and have to decide who is responsible for payment. If you are creating your estate plan, it is helpful to know the rules about what happens to your debts after death. That way you can avoid creating problems for your […]
Common Mistakes in Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Estate Planning
There are many DIY estate planning tools and forms available for a small fee. The companies that offer them will let you believe it is simple to draft your own will or trust without an attorney. That may be true for some well-versed in estate planning and probate law, or those with few assets to […]
What is a Trust Protector?
Trusts are wonderful things. They can provide for the smooth transition of wealth from one generation to the next. They can help your loved ones avoid the need for going to probate court after you die. They can provide your care if you become incapacitated. But sometimes things go wrong. Laws change. Named trustees turn […]
