Estate administration is a complex and often lengthy process that involves managing a deceased individual’s assets, debts and final wishes. In most cases, a last will and testament clearly outlines how the deceased’s estate should be distributed. However, what happens...
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What to know if you want to remove a trustee
Like estate executors, trustees have fiduciary responsibilities. A trustee’s chief responsibility is to manage the assets in a trust according to the instructions of the person who established that trust (the settlor or creator). They have a duty to act in the best...
What are common signs of dementia?
Dementia is a very common cognitive disorder that often develops as people grow older. As such, it is a reality that many families need to keep in mind when estate planning. It can have an impact on how someone’s plan is designed and what it seeks to accomplish. How...
Would your aging loved one benefit from a conservatorship?
Typically, when someone becomes a legal adult at the age of 18, they no longer need to worry about other people making decisions on their behalf. They have control over their lives and also the right to privacy. Adults have the authority to choose their own medical...