Many people think estate planning only applies to what happens after they die. Actually, proper estate planning is important for the living as well. Many people understand that one of the main reasons for estate planning is to avoid probate court as much as possible. However, many may not realize that the probate court can […]
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Carefully Plan Succession of the Family Business
Many Americans have wills in place that describe how a family business should be transferred to the next generation. However, often the details of the succession can cause tension and fighting among children heirs. The best way to avoid this is by consulting a knowledgeable estate planning attorney. The attorney can help family business owners […]
Despite Best Intentions, Your Will Can Create Unintended Consequences
About half of Americans have taken the time to create a will. Creating a will is usually done so that people can be sure that their property is divided up the way they want after death. While a will does dictate how an estate should be divided, many times heirs are surprised and upset because […]