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You love and care about people about in life. You want to remember or provide for those individuals "after you are gone." You made the decision to prepare a simple last will and testament and want to know how you should go about making a basic will. In taking on the task of making a basic will, there are some practical as well as... more »
Many people think about writing a will but put off doing so time and time again, due to the thought of planning what is an uncomfortable subject for most. The fact is that writing a will does not have to be a complicated or particularly time-consuming task when you employ certain strategies. more »
The law refers to a person who has died as the decedent. Upon death, all assets and debits that are in the decedent's name are transferred to his estate. This is true of all types of debt, including back taxes, credit card balances and medical bills. The estate is then liable to pay any bills left behind using the decedent's assets. more »
Since the 1950s, the vast majority of American states have employed a current use tax valuation to better deal with the assessment of farm and timber land. The laws and protocols that govern current use valuations are complex, but in many cases a proper understanding of current use can save you lots of money at tax time. Follow these... more »
Probate is the process by which the court identifies the assets, pays any taxes and debts and distributes property to the descendants of a person who dies without a valid will. more »
Let's face it, many people put off creating wills because it's a subject they'd rather not think...
When making a last will and testament, also referred to as a "will," you can sometimes feel overwhelmed by the fact that the document pertains to... more »
An executor has the responsibility of carrying out the desires of the deceased as written in his will. The duties of an executor include... more »
The word "probate" originates from the Latin word meaning "to prove," underscoring the first and potentially most important role of a probate... more »
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