by Lauren Jackson | Jul 12, 2018 | Estate Planning, Probate, Wills
In the estate-planning world, there are many different requirements (depending on the state) for a last will and testament to be valid. One of the main reasons to make a Will is for it to set forth the final distribution of your assets. There is no point in having a...
by Lauren Jackson | Mar 19, 2018 | Beneficiary, Estate Planning, executor, Probate
If you know that you are listed as a beneficiary in a will or trust estate plan, what rights do you have when the executor is not being forthcoming? If you are a beneficiary of a will only (not a trust), there should be a probate court case that is open in the county...
by Lauren Jackson | Feb 20, 2018 | Estate Planning, executor, Probate, Small estate
If your mom had a trust and the bank account was properly transferred to be owned by the trust, then the trust should be able to distribute it. The bank should not give you any problems. If the bank account was not owned by the trust, but the amount in the account...
by Lauren Jackson | Feb 7, 2018 | Attorney, Estate Planning, Lawyer, Probate
When you die will your family have an easy time dealing with all of your financial affairs? We understand that talking about your death or even planning for your death is hard to discuss. Below are a few helpful guidelines to remind you what you should review and...
by Lauren Jackson | Jan 23, 2018 | Estate Planning, Probate, Revocable living trust, Trustee
A question I often get asked when discussing the consequences of the death of a parent is: Am I responsible for my parents’ debt when they die? The quick answer to that question is…..no. Whether your parents have an estate plan or not, if they die with debt in THEIR...
by Lauren Jackson | Oct 9, 2017 | Attorney, Estate Planning, Lawyer
One question that should take top priority when interviewing a potential estate-planning attorney is: What is the amount of experience they have accumulated in the field? The reason this should take such precedence is not only because you want it done right from the...
