Estate Plan Lessons: Avoiding Celebrity Mistakes When celebrities and public figures die without a proper estate plan, the resulting chaos makes headlines: bitter family feuds, massive legal fees, and drawn-out probate battles that last for years. While most of us...
What Happens to My Debt When I Die? When someone passes away, it's common for loved ones to focus on grief, funeral arrangements, and estate distribution. But one important issue that often gets overlooked—until it becomes urgent—is debt. What happens to credit card...
What Does “Dying Intestate” Mean? Dying without a will in California means someone has passed away without a will, and California law considers them to have died intestate. In such cases, the California Probate Code determines who inherits your property. The law...
What Is Probate, and What’s the Problem with It? When it comes to planning for the future, most people focus on writing a will. But what many don’t realize is that even with a will in place, your estate may still go through a legal process called probate—and that can...
What Does “Dying Intestate” Mean? Dying without a will in Nevada means you’ve passed away without a will, and Nevada law deems this as dying intestate. In such cases, the Nevada Revised Statutes determine who inherits your estate. Nevada, like California, is a...
The Hidden Costs of Probate—and How to Avoid Them The hidden costs of probate can take grieving families by surprise. What seems like a simple process of distributing assets often turns into a lengthy, expensive, and public ordeal. Probate is the court-supervised...
Dying Without a Will or Trust: Protect Your Legacy Today Dying without a will or trust creates uncertainty for your family and puts your estate in the hands of state law. Most people avoid thinking about death, but failing to plan can lead to long delays, court fees,...
Estate Planning on a Budget: Why You Still Need a Plan A common misconception is that estate planning is only for the wealthy. But the truth is, estate planning on a budget is just as important—maybe even more so. Everyone, regardless of income or assets, should have...
What Does “Dying Intestate” Mean? Dying without a will in Colorado means passing away without a will, resulting in a situation called dying intestate. In this case, the Colorado Probate Code, not your personal wishes, determines who receives your property. These laws...
If you are confused about exactly what probate is, you are not alone. Probate, in a nutshell, is the legal process that occurs when a person dies and their will is validated and administered. When the person in question, however, has no will, they are said to have...