Requests for Estate Plans Reflect Fears about Coronavirus

Lawyers are being bombarded with requests to write wills, update estate plans and prepare health surrogate or “pull the plug” documents, as people are confronted by the realization that they could be diagnosed with COVID-19 and dead within days.

How Do I Revoke a Revocable Trust?

The basic steps involved in revoking a revocable trust are fairly simple and include the transfer of assets and an official document of dissolution.

Do You Need a Revocable Trust?

Probate can be a long, arduous, and costly process—especially in states that aren’t considered probate-friendly. Enter a workaround that is being used by an increasing number of people: revocable living trusts.

What Should I Know about Property Deeds?

Property deeds are used to convey real property from a grantor (seller) to a grantee (buyer). For a deed to be legally operative, it must include the identification of the grantor and grantee, and the adequate description of the property.