Why Do I Need a Will?
Michael Smeenk
January 1, 2015
Many people understand that a will acts as the roadmap for distributing someone’s assets upon death. However, not everyone realizes that a will does much
Many people understand that a will acts as the roadmap for distributing someone’s assets upon death. However, not everyone realizes that a will does much
Clearing Title to Real Estate When a Tenant-in-Common Owner Dies Q: How is title to real estate cleared when someone dies owning property as tenants in
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I recently wrote a piece that discusses the probate administration process and explains why it’s necessary when someone dies. But an estate doesn’t need to
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Federal Estate Tax and Carryover Basis in 2010 – The Unthinkable With its priorities elsewhere last year, the U.S. Congress failed to address a major
Joint Revocable Living Trusts: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly A revocable living trust is an estate planning tool that basically serves as one’s
Determination of Heirs Proceedings: Clearing Title in a Decedent’s Unadministered Property When someone dies, their probate assets are typically distributed through a probate proceeding. However,
Simple Wills and Advance Directives Our firm receives frequent inquires related to the preparation of “simple wills.” Simple wills are sometimes sufficient instruments for clients