How Pay on Death Accounts Can Help You Avoid Probate

August 17, 2011 - Andrew Smith

Any time you can set up your estate planning to avoid the probate process, you are helping your loved ones... Read More

Probate Bonds: The Pro’s and Con’s

The majority of attorney-drafted wills contain language with which the will maker waives the requirement for the executor to post... Read More

The death of your spouse is an incredibly difficult time in your life. With the upheaval you’re experiencing, it can... Read More

When two spouses are in a common accident and both die at the same time, or it can’t be determined... Read More

February 18, 2011 - Andrew Smith

When you and one or more other account holders own a financial account with a “right of survivorship” designation, and... Read More

January 10, 2011 - Andrew Smith

One of the things that a solid estate plan can do for you is to help keep your property out... Read More

December 31, 2010 - Andrew Smith

Even in death, it’s hard to escape certain expenses. For example, there are final bills and debts, funeral and burial... Read More

December 10, 2010 - Andrew Smith

One thing that sets Roth IRA’s apart from other retirement savings plans is their availability as an option for passing... Read More

December 1, 2010 - Andrew Smith

There’s a common misconception that making a Will can help you avoid the probate process. While having a Will can... Read More

November 22, 2010 - Andrew Smith

When a loved one passes away, there can be a lot of confusion about who’s responsible for what. And there’s... Read More

November 19, 2010 - Andrew Smith

Owning property jointly with another person is a very effective way to avoid the probate process. For example, if you... Read More

November 8, 2010 - Andrew Smith

A probate judge is in charge of the probate process, and his or her role in the process depends a... Read More