Creating an estate plan can be a challenging process. This is even more so the case if you have a child who is under the age of 18.
Tips for choosing a guardian for your minor child
Know what property can bypass probate
The probate process is one that many people find difficult to handle when their loved one passes away. While there are some cases that involve wills and other estate planning tools, some people pass away intestate.
Dying intestate: What it means for your family
You always meant to get around to writing a will, but you never did. Now, in the aftermath of your death, your family is learning that not having a will can cause trouble. When you die without a will, the laws of intestate succession determine who inherits your estate, and it may not be whom you expect.
What are some points to consider after a loved one's death?
There are a lot of things that you have to handle when a loved one passes away. You may have to make the final arrangements. You might have to handle other duties, as well.
Defending your role as trustee when it is challenged in court
Very few people actually seek to become an executor of an estate or the trustee of a trust that becomes active after someone dies or becomes incapacitated. It is a dubious honor, typically unpaid, that can create a lot of personal stress as well as interpersonal conflicts.
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