The termination of a marriage by divorce can be devastating. While some may breathe a sigh of relief once the divorce decree is issued, others may mourn what they consider to be a tremendous loss. Regardless of how someone approaches …
This is a continuation of my previous blog post providing a comprehensive discussion of the probate process. We previously addressed information the attorney for a decedent’s estate will require in order to complete the probate forms and facilitate the process …
As discussed previously, when a decedent dies leaving probate assets, a Personal Representative may be appointed to administer the decedent’s probate estate. But what exactly are probate assets? Probate assets are assets that are titled in a decedent’s sole …
When an individual (a “decedent”) dies, one of the first questions to ask is whether or not he or she left a Will. The answer to this question will direct the probate process and administration of a decedent’s estate.
Probate …
After being married to your spouse for over twenty-five years, things have become a bit rocky in your relationship. You and your spouse have two adult children and have decided, at least for now, to remain married. However, you have …
Editors’ Note: Starting in March, Beyond the Will will focus on one broad topic each month. Each week, a different author will post a new insight on the matter. Our posts in March will investigate the grounds for challenging a …
This post continues the discussion of the general probate process. My most recent post addressed notice to interested parties in connection with probating a will and/or obtaining the appointment of a personal representative of a decedent’s estate.
When a close family member dies, the thought of serving as a fiduciary in order to administer an estate is often the last thing an individual would like to do during the grieving process. The idea of having to gather …