Wills & Trusts in Plain English

Wills and Trusts:  In Plain English Everyone has heard of wills and trusts. Most articles written on wills and trusts often presume that everyone knows the basics of these important documents. In reality, many of us do not. Many of the legal concepts are rooted in complicated, centuries-old law. Not knowing how these documents work causes some people to not do them at all. If you are not an estate planning attorney, these concepts may …

Estate Administration

Estate Administration: My Loved One Has Died. What Next?

My Loved One Has Died – What Do I Need to Do? An Estate Administration Checklist provides peace of mind. There are several practical and legal estate administration considerations that a person named as the personal representative or executor of an estate or successor trustee of a trust should address in the initial weeks following the death, but prior to the administration of the estate or trust.  During this stressful and emotional period, you may …