Crafting your estate plan can take years at a time. Reviewing it is not always an easy task, either. This puts some people off, despite the importance of somewhat regular reviews. Fortunately, there are ways you can organize your estate plan review to make it easier...
Month: March 2021
What should you include in an advance directive?
An advance directive provides reassurance that you will receive the kind of health care treatment you want even if you become incapacitated. Having a plan in place can also provide your loved ones with direction to know how to respond to your medical needs during a...
What does an estate administrator do?
When someone designates you as the executor of his or her will, you become the personal representative, i.e., estate administrator, of his or her probate estate when he or she dies. As such, you will need to perform various duties in order to open, manage and...
3 things you should not include in your will
A will is an important document that outlines how you want to distribute property upon your death. For most people, the will is the foundation of their estate plan. According to the American Bar Association, the laws of distribution and descent determine who...