Does Your Inherited House have a Mortgage?
What happens if you inherit your loved one’s home? What if they still have payments to make on their mortgage?
Is Probate Required If There Is a Surviving Spouse?
A common misconception is that you do not have to probate a will when your spouse dies.
It’s Time to Stop Procrastinating and Have Your Estate Plan Done
The steady drone of coronavirus news these past nine months has spurred countless older Americans to face a long-procrastinated task: writing—or rewriting—their wills.
Estate Planning for a Second Marriage and Blended Family
Second (or third or fourth) marriages often require careful balancing between the needs of the surviving spouse and the needs of the children from a previous marriage.
How Does Probate affect Real Estate Transactions?
Is it better to transfer the title of the home to us, or to leave it as it is given her age and go through probate?
Protect Your Estate with Five Facts
The inheritance you leave could be eaten away by taxes or given to the wrong person. Here are five tips to avoid that.
Preparing for the Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease
It is estimated that by 2040, the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s, dementia or other cognitive disorders is expected to double to close to 12 million due to the aging population, according to a recent study by RBC Wealth Management and Aon.
How Do Joint Accounts and Beneficiary Designations Work in Estate Planning?
Remember that a will goes through probate, so a husband and wife typically try to avoid it by using joint ownership or beneficiary designations. However, they’re often mistaken by believing the will still controls their estate.
Prince’s Estate Hits the IRS with a Million Dollar Lawsuit
Prince’s sudden death in 2016 triggered numerous court proceedings. First, probate documents had to be filed in court because Prince died without a will.
Act Quickly to Protect an Estate After the Death of a Loved One
When dealing with the emotional pain of the loss of a loved one, family members also have to address daunting administrative tasks.