Estate Planning

After your passing, most of your estate is subject to probate – a process involving the distribution of your assets to your successors. This way, your heirs can legally acquire your estate by transferring ownership to them. However, not all of your assets need to go...

When a marriage is falling apart, the first thing on your mind probably isn’t your estate plan – but it is something you’ll have to consider soon. Not only is it important to address issues of inheritance (particularly if you’re affluent and have a lot of separate...

During estate planning, careful consideration is often given to each beneficiary to ensure a will is executed as the testator intends. However, numerous families have been torn apart due to estate disputes when a loved one dies. Children of a recently deceased parent...

People with serious health issues or developmental differences may require support in ways that others do not. Whether someone has a congenital condition or acquired health concerns because of illness or an injury, they may require practical support from family...

A special needs trust is an important trust to put into place if you’re caring for a child with special needs. In your estate plan, you can establish a special needs trust that will help provide them with money and assets while protecting their right to the benefits...