This week I dealt with two separate estate planning issues that once again emphasized the importance of having an active estate plan before you’re facing tragic circumstances. I’ve taken several posts to stress the importance of pre-tragedy planning.
The first case dealt with an older gentlemen whose wife had recently deceased. This was a second marriage [...]
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Probate’s Misconceptions
There’s rarely a time in one week when I have the same question about the same topic. The question is: does a will help me avoid probate?
Generally speaking, no. The only sure way to avoid probate is to create a living trust.
Probate is the procedure states use to administer a deceased person’s affairs. Probate is [...]