Today, much of our lives is digital, and many things we hold dear are not physical. However, what happens to our digital assets when we die? That’s where digital estate planning comes in.
When someone passes away, it’s up to their executor to handle the probate process. However, what happens if the executor of a will dies?
There are times when it makes sense to leave more to one child than another.
Like most assets, you can inherit an individual retirement account (IRA) after the owner’s death. For spouses, inheriting an IRA is a relatively straightforward process.
Specialized pet trust law has developed because of the huge popularity of pets in this country, and the strong desire of pet owners to provide for their pets, even after the owner’s death.
One of the most important parts of estate planning is making a will. When you make yours, there are a couple of different ways you can choose to divide your assets among your heirs.
You’re single, and you don’t have an estate plan or even a will. Perhaps you think you don’t need either because you’re not wealthy and don’t have children.
There are many different configurations of blended families. However, they are generally made up of married couples who have children from previous marriages or relationships.
When you’re in the midst of a divorce, you’re probably not thinking about estate planning or your will. However, if you’re divorcing, you should think about the impact a divorce can have on an estate plan.
If the estate is large and complicated, the assistance of an accountant may be needed. The deceased’s estate lawyer may also need to be involved.
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