Blog Posts in March, 2013

Adjusting Your Estate Plan after a Divorce

Perhaps you and your spouse years ago established a clear estate plan in the event something was to happen to one or both of you. You decided which children would get what property, and how much ...
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All About POLST Forms

If you are concerned about the way that you will be treated in the event of an emergency, then it may be worth if to create a POLST which will dictate your care in these situations. POLST stands for ...
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Why New Estate Tax Laws Can be a Benefit to You

If you are currently estate planning, then you may have heard about the new tax laws that are affecting people's lives and the future of their assets. The tax deal was put together in Washington ...
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Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch's Will May Now Be Valid

Adam Yauch, also known as MCA, died May 4 th of cancer and left behind a handwritten will. In that will, there were instructions which demanded that his music should not be used in any advertising in ...
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Talking with Your Parents About Estate Planning

If your parents were born in the baby boomer period, it is very likely that they are approaching that time of life where retirement is setting in; perhaps along with numerous health problems that come ...
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What to Do with Inherited IRA

If you inherit an individual retirement account (IRA) then you may be facing decisions about what to do with this asset. According to Bankrate, an IRA has to do with estate planning, financial ...
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Welcome to the all new Probate.com

We are proud to announce the launch of the NEW Probate.com! For those of you already familiar with the Probate.com name, we thank you for continuing to show your support and joining us as we become an ...
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Leaving Assets to Your Adult Children

When addressing the topic of estate planning and children, many times the idea of protecting your children who are minors is brought up. Estate planning can allow for your children to be well cared ...
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The Tangled Web After a Spouses Death

Life is an unexpected journey, and can honestly come to an end at any moment. We may believe that we are prepared to die, and yet life after death for our loved ones can be messy; in many cases we ...
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