Electronic wills are a last will and testament that you create and sign electronically instead of a paper copy. What are Electronic Wills? Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, legislators became involved in devising ways for individuals to carryout legally legitimate wills and legal paperwork through digital estate planning laws, without the need to leave home. This…
It is usually very arduous to challenge a will. Wills are viewed by the court as the voice of the individual that created the will. This individual is referred to as the “testator” when still living and as the “decedent” after they pass away. Since the testator cannot convey or make clear their wishes once…
December is just about here, the holidays are fast approaching, and New Year’s Eve is close at hand. Between holiday shopping, settling end-of-year expenses, or planning for 2023, this could be your busiest time of year, but one thing stays the same all year long: the importance of family. Below is a list of reasons…
Being a parent, you probably find yourself quietly adoring your child’s latest accomplishment—getting a home run, taking on chess, nailing her geometry test, and on and on. But do you spend sufficient time thinking about adore would bring up your child when you were no longer around? Those accomplishments you admire are a team effort,…
There are a handful of situations where revoking a will may be possible. For example, life changes – like getting married, getting divorced, getting remarried, and having a newborn – may change how you wish to distribute your property upon your passing. Whereas the reasons for changing your will may differ, it is important in…
To do the best feasible job when preparing your estate plan, an estate planning lawyer is going to require information about you, the assets you have, and more importantly, your estate planning objectives. Collecting as much information as possible prior to your initial meeting is going to expedite the process. It’s particularly important to understand…
It is significantly important to keep your will up to date. As your life changes, so do your possible beneficiaries and heirs. When you don’t keep your last will and testament up to date, it might not express your wishes given your new situation. The below are good situations where upon changing your will might…
