Your pet is more than just an animal, they are your family. They are a living, furry confidant who has provided you joy like no other. Yet, have you considered what may happen to your animal companion if something unexpected happens to you? Few people do. In...
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Why young adults should engage in estate planning, too
Talks on creating trusts, wills and estate plans often involve people aged 50 and above. They usually have worked for many years, bought properties or are supporting dependents. Estate planning, though, doesn’t only apply to experienced individuals. Any adult in...
What’s the difference between general and limited conservatorship?
Both general and limited conservatorship address the care and management of individuals who are unable to fully care for themselves or handle their own affairs. Understandably, many confuse one over the other, not truly knowing which one is applicable to their...
Should you create a trust when you already have a will?
When creating their estate plan, many individuals believe that a will is sufficient to ensure their wishes are carried out after their passing. However, this is a common misconception in estate planning. While a will is an essential component of an estate plan, it is...
3 mistakes that can disrupt your divorce case
Going through a divorce gets complicated enough without making preventable mistakes that can negatively impact your case. Unfortunately, many people are unfamiliar with the most common errors that can disrupt proceedings. There are several things to avoid when you are...
What can be valid reasons to contest a will during probate?
Probate is often a complex process involving various parties, making it more challenging to navigate based on the circumstances. If the deceased left a will, it could provide direction on what to do with the estate. However, this document can also have different legal...
The consequences of a trustee’s breach of duty by ignorance
The fiduciary duty that comes with handling trusts requires trustees to act with competence and knowledge when performing their responsibilities. These qualities allow them to manage the trust properly and efficiently in the beneficiaries’ best interests....
6 unexpected losses in divorce
Divorce is tough for everyone involved, from the parties divorcing to their children, if they have any, their families and their friends. It can affect everyone around the couple and it can be devastating. However, sometimes divorce is the best option and there are...
What happens in probate if there is a missing heir?
An essential part of the duties of an estate’s personal representative is to diligently search, identify and notify all interested parties, such as heirs and beneficiaries, of the probate filing. The personal representative must practice due diligence in locating all...
Instances that can lead to a change in conservators
When elderly individuals suffer from debilitating conditions such as dementia and are no longer able to manage their finances and property, a court may appoint a conservator to provide necessary assistance. However, the tenure of a conservator is not indefinite. It...