Category: Estate Administration & Probate
Are you legally responsible for a deceased parent’s debts?
Losing a parent is often tremendously difficult. In addition to dealing with the loss of someone very important to you, you may also have the responsibility of figuring out what to do with your parent’s estate, which might include paying debt and otherwise tying up loose ends. While some people inherit money once their parents […]
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Talk to your parents about their estate plan before it’s too late
Thinking of your parents aging isn’t something that’s easy, but now is the time for you to do one important task. You need to discuss their final wishes with them so that you know what to expect. When you do this, you will have the chance to ask questions and get clarification about what they […]
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Ensure you handle estate administrator duties properly
The estate administration is challenging for some people because of all the guidelines they must comply with. If you’re named as the administrator over an estate, you should learn about what you must do and what you shouldn’t do. Making mistakes could mean that settling the estate takes longer, and it could mean the heirs […]
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The importance of choosing the right estate administrator
Estate planning is an important way that you can show your loved ones support after you pass away. While you might not want to think about this now, it is imperative that you take the time to do so. Your estate plan can provide them with a roadmap of what you want them to do […]
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Make sure you don’t do these in your estate plan
Your estate plan needs to pass on the wishes that you have for your assets and loved ones. It is imperative that you think carefully about what this means so that you can ensure that you have everything in order. There are a few things that you need to make sure that you don’t do. […]
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Will contests: The situation must meet strict requirements
A will is the creator’s instructions for what is going to happen to their assets when they pass away. This isn’t something that is easy for them to consider; however, they do it to lessen the stress on their loved ones after they die. Unfortunately, these wills aren’t always what those left behind expect. In […]
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Will contests can’t be made for no reason
When a loved one passes away, their estate has to be handled. One of the components of this that you have to think about is the will. There are many things that can be included in a will, so you must be prepared to deal with whatever it contains. In some instances, your loved one […]
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Balance self-care with your estate administrator duties
Handling your loved one’s estate when they pass away is a big responsibility. You have to be prepared to make some difficult decisions and handle some tasks that might be challenging. All of these come at a time when you are trying to deal with the huge loss of your loved one. It is imperative […]
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Important duties of the estate administrator
The estate administration process is one that comes in a difficult time in your life. More than likely, a loved one has recently passed away when you are going through this process. This can make it even more complex due to the emotional trauma that you might be facing right now. We know that you […]
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Estate administration is a very demanding job
When a loved one passes away, you might be the one who is going to handle the estate of that person. If this is the case, you must ensure that you are going to do what the decedent would have wanted. You must also ensure that you are handling things in accordance with the law. […]
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