by David Edwards | Apr 17, 2022 | Estate Planning, Probate
Today we’re going to talk about what’s worse than probate. But first, let’s talk about what it is exactly. What is Probate? Probate is where the judge has to get involved in carrying out an estate after death. This means nothing can be done until the...
by David Edwards | Apr 8, 2022 | Probate
You may have heard people discuss probate and how horrible it is. But what in the world is probate? And why do people want to avoid it? What is Probate? Probate is, simply, when the court has to get involved to help transfer assets after someone has died. This court...
by David Edwards | Sep 20, 2021 | Estate Planning, Probate
We often get calls from people who are facing a mess because a loved one died and failed to properly plan. If you’re lucky, or if you plan ahead effectively, your family won’t need to go through the headache of probate or trust administration. While this...
by David Edwards | May 29, 2021 | Death of a Loved One, EP-ProbatePage, Probate
Things can be quite overwhelming when a loved one passes away. Here are a couple of checklists to help you know what needs to be done immediately and what can wait. Feel free to download and print out the checklist on our Resources page. If you need immediate help,...
by David Edwards | Mar 6, 2020 | Probate
After losing a loved one, many people ask the question, “Do I need to hire an attorney?”That depends — do you know what needs to be done? Are you having problems transferring assets? If everything is in joint tenancy – meaning the survivor becomes the...
by David Edwards | Mar 5, 2020 | Death of a Loved One, EP-ProbatePage, Home, Probate
Being an executor is a big responsibility. One that requires great integrity and diligence. Many people will only experience this role once or twice in their life, and it can be hard to know what an executor needs to do. Here are 7 things for an executor to consider...
