Key Takeaways | All about Wills A will is a written instruction to the probate court on how to distribute your probate assets. Not all assets go through probate, so it’s important to understand which assets do go through probate and are covered by a will. Common...
Congratulations on finding true love—again! Getting remarried opens the door to so many new and wonderful opportunities. Never mind the tax benefits—you have another chance to build a life with a perfect-for-you partner! And, if you or your new spouse have children—or...
Until a tragic car accident claimed her life in August 2022, Anne Heche was an Emmy award-winning actress, famous for her roles in big blockbuster hits such as as Donnie Brasco and I Know What You Did Last Summer. Well, Heche is back in the headlines again…but, this...
As you might imagine, the royal estate of Queen Elizabeth II was massive, with an estimated value of about $27 billion. Personally, the Queen’s net worth was around $500 million. The bottom line: a huge transfer of wealth is about to happen. The good news is that, as...
When it comes to estate planning, many people are content to draw up a will and leave it at that. That can be a big mistake. The fact is that a will is just one of many necessary estate planning tools, and if you ignore the other documents and designations, your...
