Asset protection is an often-overlooked element of careful estate planning. This is because people rarely look beyond providing for their family after they are gone – they assume that it is sufficient to set up a trust or draft a will that directs how their assets should be distributed. The […]
What You Need to Prove in a Fiduciary Duty Claim
Fri Dec 16, 2022 | Probate | Share
When an estate is admitted to probate, the personal representative owes a fiduciary duty to the beneficiaries of the estate. When conflicts arise between the personal representative and the beneficiaries, one of the most common claims that is made is that the personal representative has breached their fiduciary duty. While […]
Understanding the Hazards of Writing Your Own Will
Wed Nov 30, 2022 | Wills | Share
For people with modest estates, wills can be a very straightforward and simple way to distribute your assets upon your death. There are a variety of online resources available that offer to provide you with the tools and forms you need to draft your own will for much less than […]
Your Loved One Died Without a Will – Now What?
Mon Oct 31, 2022 | Estate Planning | Share
Even though they are easy to draft and relatively inexpensive, people die without wills more often than you might expect. This can cause a lot of anxiety for surviving family members and even lead to conflict. If your loved one has died without a will and you don’t know what […]