What is Probate?

Everybody thinks probate is a big bad monster that gobbles up families. Well, it isn’t really that bad, but it has been known to be a real nightmare for some families. The word probate in Old English simply means “to prove”. In American law, probate now describes

Living Wills

Living Wills are documents defining your “right to die”, or rather your “right to die with dignity.” They usually state that you do not want to have your life artificially prolonged by modern medical technologies when there is no hope of curing you. (Actually, most of the

Trusts

There are dozens of different types of trusts. Trusts are one of the most flexible tools that an attorney has. They have asset protection value, income tax planning value, estate tax planning value, and asset management value. However, no one trust is a universal solution to all

Wills 101

A “will” or “testament” is a document a person (the testator) uses to determine the rights of others over his or her property or family after his or her death. If you make out your own will, the courts will recognize it. If you don’t make out