A personal representative or executor assumes control over another person's estate. Their obligations include attending probate court hearings, securing estate resources, communicating with creditors and distributing property. Those establishing estate plans often...
Resilience And Strength
Estate Planning
Reasonable expectations for the probate process
When a loved one passes away, those left behind will have the responsibility of settling his or her estate and distributing assets according to the terms of his or her will. This is an immense responsibility, and it can be emotionally challenging to navigate this...
Do you have grounds to contest a will?
It is difficult to deal with the death of a loved one, even if it was expected. You may be dealing with feelings of grief and uncertainty, and these feelings may be compounded when you find that the terms of your loved one’s estate plan are not what you expected. This...
When is it appropriate to contest a will?
After the death of a loved one, those left behind will have the task of handling his or her remaining property, paying final bills and eventually closing the estate. This is an immense responsibility, but it can be a bit easier when the decedent leaves clear...
A crisis-level problem that could take a human toll
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one-quarter of Americans live with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Based on their findings, the need for updated and tailored long-term care plans that reflect their specific issues is of...