How Handwritten Wills Can Cause Headaches
The concept of a will is fairly simple. You want to tell others how your estate should be distributed after your death, so you state your wishes in a document. In reality, however, wills can get complicated. This is especially true when handwritten wills are involved....
What Happens When You Die in Debt?
What happens when you die in debt? It’s a question that more and more Americans are probably asking themselves. According to Experian, U.S. consumer debt reached a record high of $14.1 trillion in 2019. This total includes $9.6 trillion in mortgage loans, $1.4...
Do You Really Know What Will Happen to Your Estate?
If you’re like many Americans, you don’t have an estate plan. Perhaps it’s because you don’t think you need one. You might assume that your assets are modest and your situation is simple, so you don’t need to bother with formal estate planning documents. This could be...
How to Disinherit a Family Member and Why You May Want To
When someone dies, that person’s estate typically passes to any surviving spouse, children, or other close relatives. If a person dies intestate – without a will – the estate will likely be distributed this way under state law. But what if you don’t want one of your...