More and more often, people have digital forms of media. They may have invested a significant amount of money in a collection, and it may also have sentimental value to the heirs from times spent enjoying this media together. For instance, your grandparents may have...
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How to avoid probate (and why you should)
No one wants to think about their own death, but planning for it is crucial. If you don’t plan, your estate may have to go through probate. This process is often expensive and time-consuming, so it's best to do everything to avoid it. Here are some tips on how to...
What is the cy pres doctrine in estate planning?
If a loved one left a will they wrote themselves or maybe with the help of an online “do-it-yourself” will-maker, there could be some issues – even if they had it witnessed and notarized so that it’s a valid document. It’s not uncommon for people to include...
Is probate court necessary when your parent dies?
Losing a parent is one of the hardest experiences a person will have, but it is a nearly universal experience, especially as people enter middle age. Even if your parent lived a long and full life, you would still grieve them when you can no longer reach out to them...
How old is too old to divorce?
You and your spouse have been together for many years, but you’ve found that you simply aren’t interested in the same kind of lifestyle anymore. You want to continue being active and to travel around the world. You are using your retirement as a time when you can...
Update your estate plan after these life events
An estate plan is a great thing to have in place, but you do need to remember to make updates occasionally. Life changes and you don't want to have an estate plan that is 20 years out of date. It is possible to simply make these updates on a set schedule. Maybe you...
What happens if your spouse refuses to agree to divorce?
You may have recently considered divorce and readied all the divorce papers. You asked your spouse to sign their part and they flat-out refused. There are many reasons why your spouse may be refusing to sign the divorce papers: They think they can save the marriage,...
Patience can help make co-parenting easier
In a society that values instant gratification, it can be difficult to have patience. While there are some situations that are urgent and require immediate attention, there are others that can be put aside. Determining what’s urgent when you’re co-parenting can be a...
Adding contingencies to your offer protects your earnest money
Buying real estate is not a risk-free process. If you want to be competitive with other potential buyers, you need to make a competitive offer and prove to the seller that you mean business. Standing out can be hard to do. Offering a significant amount of earnest...
How do you resolve a boundary dispute with a neighbor?
Maybe your neighbor wants to pave their driveway, and you believe that the markers they put down are on your side of the property. Perhaps your old neighbor just sold their property, and the new owners think that the boundary is in a different location than what you...
