You are the one who cares and advocates for your loved one with disabilities. They depend on you. While you may take on the role of caregiver now, you may not be able to help but worry about what could happen if you were no longer around to care for them. Estate...
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Helpful steps to take before probate begins
Executors and personal representatives have many responsibilities and a long list of things to do. You must begin the probate process not long after the passing of a loved one. However, before you officially initiate the process, it will help immensely to prepare...
How to handle creditors in probate
What could make the probate of a loved one’s estate even more stressful? Managing the debt that a loved one left behind. Debt by it's nature is stressful and managing debt that is not your own can be overwhelming and challenging. Here are some key tips to help you...
Should I put my family member on my deed?
Probate can become complicated when an estate has complex assets, such as real estate. You may want to help your family avoid probate and protect your legacy by circumventing the probate process. When it comes to real estate, you may consider putting a loved one, such...
How can I make probate easier for my family?
It is common to hear quite negative, and even scary, things about probate. So, when you begin the process of estate planning, you may wonder: is there a way to make things easier on that front for your family? There are steps you can take. These are three actions you...
Grief v. stress: Managing both in probate
According to the Holmes-Rahe Life Change Index Scale, the death of a spouse and that of a close family member fall into the top five most stressful events a person could experience. Though, you may not even notice the stress at first, as the grief may be overwhelming....
FAQs: Will probate cost me money?
The concept of probate alone can be stressful to think about. Since it is a process that only occurs after the loss of a loved one, many people are not aware of the details. So, many people hear the myths about probate and worry about what that could mean for their...
Do you really have to address all your assets in your trust or will?
Over the years, you fill your home with memories, things you love and value. You may have shelves of books, cabinets with heirlooms and souvenirs on display and many more knick-knacks. When it comes to creating your will, you may wonder: will it be necessary to...
3 questions surviving spouses should have the answers to
Losing a spouse, a life partner, is unimaginable. You are left facing grief and stress. Not to mention, endless questions. After all, there are legal matters to address on top of the emotional turmoil. Here are three critical questions to address in this situation....
What if the will is lost?
Losing a loved one is never easy, and dealing with legal matters during this time can add to the stress. If you are the personal representative or executor of the estate, it may be your responsibility to start the probate process. But what happens if the original will...