We have all heard the “fact” that 50% of marriages in the United States end in divorce. While that “fact” may be fiction, and the actual divorce rate is seemingly less, the reality is that more marriages do end in …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.