Right of Occupancy Checklist

Right of Occupancy Checklist

Giving a loved one the right to occupy a piece of real estate after you have passed away is a great way to provide for them without giving them complete ownership of the property. Below is a checklist that covers some important questions you need to answer about what...
Why a Trust Is the Best Option to Avoid Probate

Why a Trust Is the Best Option to Avoid Probate

Ideally, when someone passes away, the paperwork and material concerns associated with the deceased’s passing are so seamlessly handled (thanks to excellent preparation) that they fade into the background, allowing the family and other loved ones to grieve and...
Three Celebrity Probate Disasters and Tragic Lessons

Three Celebrity Probate Disasters and Tragic Lessons

One would assume that celebrities with extreme wealth would take steps to protect their estates. But think again: some of the world’s richest and most famous people enter the pearly gates with no estate plan, while others have made estate planning mistakes that tied...