Your father just passed away. You’ve said your final farewell at the funeral, but then realize this is only the beginning. It’s now time to start the arduous probate process. Emotions are already running high, but now you’ve realized there’s something wrong with the will your father left. As a beneficiary who was expecting […]

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A living trust, also known as a revocable trust, is a great way for someone to protect their family members from the long and sometimes arduous process of probate. What some may not know is how to turn that revocable trust into an irrevocable trust. What’s the difference between a revocable and an irrevocable trust? […]

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A lot of things can happen when an executor or administrator of an estate begins the process of asset distribution—asset mismanagement, distribution delays, and lack of communication among them. As a beneficiary of a trust or an estate, you are entitled to certain rights. Knowing these beneficiary rights will help set appropriate boundaries and expectations, […]

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