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The distinction between probate and non-probate property is an important one for the purposes of estate administration. Essentially, probate property must go through probate court proceedings in order to be distributed to heirs, while non-probate pro… Read More

Many individuals donate funds, property, services, and volunteer time to charities or non-profit organizations during their lifetimes. Not only is this practice personally beneficial, but it often makes good financial sense, as well. In many cases, t… Read More

Although many individuals and families engage in careful estate planning, there also are a good number of people who choose, either purposely or inadvertently, to make no financial or legal arrangements for their property following their deaths. Whil… Read More

If you want to avoid the time and cost involved in the probate process, you’ll need to create a comprehensive estate plan that includes mechanisms specifically designed to avoid probate. Simply having a will is insufficient; a will merely explain h… Read More

With the costs of long-term care continuing to rise to astronomic levels, people are increasingly relying on Medicaid to help pay for their care. The catch is that you must meet certain resource limitations in order to qualify for Medicaid. While you… Read More

Many people think that they have a sufficient estate plan if they simply make a will. However, they do not always understand all of the implications of using a will as their sole estate planning tool. When an individual with a will passes away, the p… Read More

A power of attorney is a legal document that can address both your financial and healthcare concerns in the event that you become incapacitated and unable to address those issues. By making powers of attorney part of your estate plan, you can ensure… Read More

While the will is a very basic estate planning tool that is fundamental to any comprehensive estate plan, a trust can offer significant advantages that a will does not. As a result, depending on your situation, a trust may be a valuable part of your… Read More