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An executor is not the only party required to give a surety bond to protect beneficiaries and interested parties from potential negligence or mismanagement. Before the court appoints a named guardian of a minor child, it may require them to also get a bond. Here is...
Even though Swedish death cleaning may sound like a morbid crime scene cleanup, it’s actually an effective and thoughtful decluttering approach. This unique approach to organizing and decluttering your life before passing has compelling reasons that extend beyond mere...
When it comes to estate planning, a qualified personal residence trust (QPRT) stands as a powerful tool, offering individuals a strategic way to transfer their primary residence or vacation home to their heirs with significant tax advantages. A QPRT is a legal...
Many people mistakenly believe estate planning is exclusively for those with substantial wealth. But every adult should consider making an estate plan, regardless of how many assets they have to their name. You need an estate plan if you want to control the...
One estate planning task you might not have considered involves naming someone to take charge of things when you die. An executor, as they are known, takes responsibility for implementing the plan you lay out in your will and broader estate plan. If your estate passes...
The moment you create a standard will is the moment it can start to go out of date. While it will never actually expire, changes in your life will require changes to your will to ensure that it represents your current reality. Thankfully, there is a way to address...
As life progresses, families often become beautifully more complex, with various relationships that include not just direct descendants but also stepchildren and step-grandchildren. For those in their 50s and 60s, it is not uncommon to have created an estate plan...
When an estate goes through administration, a vital part of the process is satisfying the deceased debtor's obligations by notifying all creditors and allowing for the filing of debt claims against the estate. However, not all claims may be valid and there is no...
Most older adults qualify for Medicare when they retire. Both employment history and marriage can help people qualify for Medicaid coverage later in life. Retired adults can usually count on Medicare benefits to cover basic medical needs, including emergency medical...
When a loved one dies, the monumental task of managing their estate often falls on an executor. The decedent could have appointed this person on their will or the court may designate them if there is no existing will. An executor must carry out the decedent’s wishes...