Your Last Will and Testament is one of the most important documents you will ever sign. Within that document, you will name someone to act as your estate’s executor or personal representative. Your personal representatives will make decisions and take actions that...
Alexander named his oldest son, Caleb, the executor (also known as personal representative) of his estate. When Alexander passed away last month, Caleb was left grieving and wondering, “What does an executor or personal representative do?” His father’s estate planning...
Sometimes people die without leaving a valid Will. This is referred to as being “intestate.” In fact, only about 40% of Americans have bothered to write the most important document they’ll ever write – their Last Will and Testament. However, just about every adult has...
Emma would like to see her Grandmother Ruth’s estate settled quickly in keeping with her grandmother’s wishes. However, probate is a mystery to her – she has never been involved in an estate before. Emma and her family first have to find out who can probate Ruth’s...
Probate or avoid probate – one of the main issues you must decide when creating your estate plan. For many people, probate is not the best solution for settling an estate. Probate proceedings can be long, expensive, and frustrating for the heirs and the...
