Standing to Challenge a Will A person has “standing” to challenge a will if the person is named as a beneficiary in the Will or, although not named as a beneficiary, would inherit if the Will was held to be invalid. In other words, to have standing, you must be […]
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Related Practice: Wills, Trusts & Estates
Upon the death of an individual, the family or next of kin should determine whether the deceased person (referred to as the “decedent”) left a Last Will and Testament. If so, they should review the Will and identify the person named in the Will as the executor. It then becomes […]
The basic goal of post-death tax planning for estates is to reduce taxes for the decedent’s estate and the beneficiaries. An executor has many opportunities available for making the right elections that will have a direct impact on the overall tax liability of the estate and beneficiaries. The failure to […]
Essential Elements Of Your Estate Plan Including Planning For Digital Assets
August 7, 2017 | byWhy You Should Have a Will and Title Assets Properly. According to a recent survey, 60% of Americans do not have a will or an estate plan, a general durable power of attorney, or a living will. This can be disastrous and costly for loved ones who have to deal […]