Estate Planning

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...

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...

While a will is the most basic and common component of any estate plan, it does have several flaws. For example, a will might be contested for several reasons, such as the discovery of duplicate wills or the suspicion of undue influence. And, beneficiaries often have...

Your family business likely culminated from years of hard work and dedication. As such, it's only fitting to prioritize its protection and smooth transition to your heirs when making your estate plans. Without proper planning, family businesses can be vulnerable to...

When making an estate plan, many people stop with a  will. While wills can help instruct how an estate should be distributed and who should benefit, there are some disadvantages to wills. For example, an estate may be subjected to estate taxes if a will is used. And,...