There’s no legal requirement to have a will and, in fact, for a variety of reasons, the majority of Americans die intestate (i.e., without a will). Regardless of the reason for foregoing an estate plan, passing away without one can make things vastly more complicated...
Estate Planning
3 Tips for Family Business Succession Planning
You’ve worked hard to create your family business, and you want your legacy to last. That means thinking ahead and actively participating in succession planning. Preparing your heirs for their future roles in your company can be the best way to secure your family’s...
Who should be your child’s guardian?
Picking a guardian for your child is one of the crucial decisions to make during the estate planning process. Your minor child can't take care of themselves if you become incapacitated or die. They need someone to make decisions on their behalf. But who should you...
Why Would You Leave a Dollar to Disinherit Someone?
Disinheriting someone means cutting someone out of your will who would normally inherit and, therefore, has a reasonable expectation of receiving some portion of your estate. For instance, perhaps you are a parent with three children. They all equally expect to...
Does each child in a family have a right to equal inheritance?
The details included in an estate plan can give people closure and ways to benefit from a legacy carefully crafted by a testator before their death. Yet, when people are unhappy with someone's will, that can cause conflict among family members. Disputes about estate...