Trust termination is the complex process of transferring assets left in the trust upon a triggering event. Often times the triggering event is the death of the grantor of a revocable trust. Due to the myriad of situations that are present with Read More >>
What Happens When There is No Will?
It must thereafter be determined if a will is necessary. Often times the deceased person has titled all of his assets as Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship. This means there is a co-owner to the assets and the co-owner will automatically assume Read More >>
What Is Probate?
Probate is the process of proving the will has been executed correctly and the person creating the will was of sound mind and undue influence. Thus, the will must be produced to the register of wills along with any other related papers in the county Read More >>
What happens when someone dies and they leave a will?
Typically the process begins by determining IF someone had a will. Hopefully this question will be easily answered. Assuming there is one, I have laid out a typical scenario. Please keep in mind that events aren't always typical and there will always Read More >>