Receiving an Inheritance After a will has been presented, or the court has ordered an intestate succession, an estate’s assets are distributed amongst beneficiaries, such as a spouse and children. The division of assets is one of the most important parts of estate planning and the probate process, and receiving an inheritance during the highly […]
Main Takeaways: A revocable trust is a trust where the money stays liquid; it can be taken out again. An irrevocable trust is a trust where the money cannot be taken out again. A revocable trust often becomes irrevocable after the death or incompetency of the person who sets up the trust, making it a good option […]
Main Takeaways: A statutory durable power of attorney is a legal agreement, giving someone the power to act on behalf of someone else, except for healthcare decisions. If the principle is already mentally incompetent, a power of attorney cannot be established, as the principle must be able to act on his or her own behalf. […]