It’s not uncommon for a conservatorship to serve many of the same purposes as a power of attorney, which is why it’s easy to get confused about which of these legal arrangements... Read more »
Confronting your parents about what can happen in case of no estate planning after their death is super uncomfortable, but you’ve to do this as there’s no other way. It’s a conversation... Read more »
As set forth above, the retirement account at issue in our hypothetical is governed by ERISA, which provides that where a pension plan participant dies before retirement, their “surviving spouse” shall be... Read more »
Disputes among siblings over estate matters after the death of parents are common. It happens in almost every other probate case. However, in some cases, the disputes become so big that they... Read more »
For the third consecutive year Keystone has received this certification, which recognizes employee satisfaction, with 92% of Keystone employees saying it is a great place to work. “We’ve always believed that a... Read more »
If you’re considering nominating individuals to inherit your assets, the question about Will vs. Trust, which is better for estate planning, must be ringing the bell in your mind. Both are excellent... Read more »
If a will has been authenticated by the court, the executor is responsible for following the will to a T. There is, however, an exception to this rule. Suppose the executor believes... Read more »
There are various reasons for which you can reopen probate. Remember, these aren’t just random reasons but serious issues like discovering new assets, fraud, finding that the will was fabricated, or major... Read more »
Suppose you are an estate beneficiary who was left a percentage share of an estate, but because the executor is not communicating with beneficiaries about the value of the estate, you are... Read more »
Biological children can contest a will, but what about stepchildren? Can a stepchild contest a will and receive a share in the inheritance? Here’s a brief overview: There’s no straight answer. A... Read more »