When a decedent leaves a will to their heirs sometimes not everything is still available in their estate. If you wrote a will 20 years before your death and never got around to changing it before you passed away there…
Wills Trusts & Estates
Can You Leave A Will To Your Pets?
Yes, you can leave a will, in the form of a trust for your pets. This is generally called an honorary trust. For an honorary trust to be valid you must provide financial means to take care of an animal…
The Issue of Simultaneous Deaths in Wills
What happens if The person who wrote the will and the benefactor of the will both die? For any beneficiary, for any person, to take from a will they must outlive the testator the decedent aka, the person who made…
A Trustees Powers: What Powers Does A Trustee Have
Trustee Powers When a trust is created the settlor (the person creating a trust) must select an individual or organization to oversee their trust. This person or organization is often known as the trustee. The trustee’s powers stem from the…
How To Terminate A Trust
Terminate A Trust A trust is an important component of estate planning. A trust generally terminates automatically at the expiration of the term specified or when all purposes have been accomplished. A trust can also be terminated if a settlor…
How To Create A Trust
Create A Trust! A trust is created when a settlor with capacity intentionally conveys benefits or assets to beneficiaries during their lifetime and then gives the powers to control the trust to a competent trustee. It’s a key component of…
How To Revoke A Will
Revoke A Will: How To Cancel A Will Most people desire to revoke a will because circumstances in their life have changed. Maybe they get married or divorced, have a kid or two, or their financial situation changes. Regardless of…
Dying Without A Will: A Comprehensive Guide
OMG What Occurs If I Pass Away And I Did Not Create A Will! If you fail to write a will or contact an attorney to assist with writing a will then your property will pass to your heirs by…
How To Make A Will: The different types of wills and how to make sure yours is legal.
What makes a Will Valid: Creating a legal will This article will guide you in how to make a will. There comes a time in every persons life where the realization hits that it may be time to create a…