How to Choose an Executor for Your Will
When you pass away, your executor is the one who will legally tie up any loose ends. They will typically handle of any or all of the following responsibilities: File court documents for the probate process Fulfill the distribution provisions contained in your will for any beneficiaries Pay estate’s final bills, debts, and taxes Notify […]
You’ve Been Named as Estate Executor – Now What?
If you’ve been named as executor of your loved one’s estate, you will serve a key role in the probate court process, which is how assets of a deceased individual’s assets that pass through a will reach any named beneficiaries therein. Probate is necessary to ensure, first, that a decedent’s final debts and expenses are […]
The True Costs of Probate: How to Save Your Loved Ones Money
You might think you can save on estate planning costs by skipping the lawyer and writing your own will, or forgoing a will altogether. While a good estate planning attorney does cost money, their fees pale in comparison to what your loved ones will have to pay if your assets get tied up in probate […]
