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...
Sadly, celebrity deaths often provide a good opportunity to review what not to do when it comes to estate planning. Imagine being worth $300 million and not even having a Will The recent death of the eccentric singer, Prince, offered another opportunity to see what...
In today’s Springfield State Journal-Register, David Edwards was referenced as a source in discussing the status of Mayor Tim Davlin’s probate case. Yesterday while David was in the Orlando airport ready to board a plane and head back home from...
After losing a loved one, sometimes the question is, “Do I need to hire an attorney?” But maybe a better question to ask is, “Should I?” How would you benefit, as an executor or trustee, by hiring an attorney? How would your family benefit?...
Do you need a lawyer to help you after you’ve lost a loved one? Well, it depends. Do you know what needs to be done? Are you having any problems transferring assets? If everything is in joint tenancy – meaning the survivor becomes the owner if the first...
