A previous post on this blog discussed how residents of Rochester, New York, can contest a will if they feel they have legal grounds to do so. Indeed, estate litigation, including will contests, can be very important when a person who has a right to an inheritance is...
While being chosen as the executor of a loved one's estate might be considered an honor, it can also be confusing, particularly for those who have not been the executor of an estate before. It is still important to have a basic idea about what the executor of an...
People in Rochester and throughout New York who have concerns about their personal property for the future will undoubtedly be aware of the need to consider estate planning and will planning. One issue that is worrisome for many is if they have a pet. In some...
Rochester residents who are considering their options for estate planning might not see themselves as similar to people who are famous or frequently in the news. However, mistakes that prominent people have made with such issues as considering their heirs, will...
When a person passes away, that person's property becomes known as an estate. An estate includes all property the person accumulated during his or her life, both personal property and real estate. The purpose of a will is to determine how that property will be...
If you have been involved in an estate that went into probate you know how long and extensive of a problem this can be. Leaving your entire estate without a plan or a will can ensure there will be infighting and enmity among your heirs. Even people whom you never...
When you pass away, you will want to have an estate plan in place to help your heirs know what you want done with your belongings and assets. Someone will need to be made a trustee or an estate administrator. You can put all of your belongings in a trust that this...
Proper estate planning includes attempting to foresee many potential problems and prevent them before they actually occur. That's because once you are gone your estate will depend on those you have entrusted to look after how your affairs are handled in the future....
When you are an estate administrator, you realize what a big responsibility it is. You have so much responsibility that the task can become really daunting and use much of your energy. Executors and estate administrators are held to a very high standard of duty. The...
Every family has members who often don't get along -- whether it's a sibling rivalry between your grandchildren or simply an aunt or uncle who seems perpetually at odds with the rest of the family. When it comes to your estate planning, it's important to remember that...
