Contesting a Will: What You Need to Know
Probate is the legal process of executing a person’s will and distributing their assets to beneficiaries. A will ensures an estate is handled according to your loved one’s last wishes. However, family members may disagree about the will’s creation, validity, and execution. In such cases, a relative or beneficiary may challenge (also called contest) the […]
What Is a Power of Attorney, and When Should You Have One?
When you face a medical emergency that prevents you from communicating with others, how will your family handle your day-to-day responsibilities and make medical decisions on your behalf? Advanced directives are legal documents that indicate your desires for medical, financial, and legal care in an emergency. These documents allow others to act on your behalf […]
Essential Documents for Comprehensive Estate Plan
A comprehensive estate plan ensures that your loved ones can fulfill your last wishesand settle your estate if you become incapacitated or in the case of death. Estate plansinclude a variety of documents that serve a specific purpose regarding medicaldecisions, giving possessions to family members and friends, and handling the financialaspects of your estate. These […]
