No matter what happens, no one can bring anything with them when they die. The most we can do to prepare for the inevitable is draft a will or trust, which guarantees that the assets left behind (the decedent’s estate) are transferred to the correct heirs. It seems easy enough, but the process of transferring […]

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In a lot of movies, we often see grieving families gather together to observe the reading of the deceased’s will, after which, everyone receives their inheritance without a lot of fuss. The reality concerning the distribution of assets (also known as probate), though, is far more complex. An executor must be named to oversee the […]

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It was only one month ago we lost two iconic celebrities who also happened to be family. Character actor, writer and loving philanthropist Carrie Fisher (best known for her role as Princess Leia in Star Wars) passed away on December 27, 2016 after suffering a major heart attack. The next day, her mother, actress Debbie […]

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