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....
Helping You Through Times of Change
Month: January 2024
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...