Blog Posts in June, 2015 Posted By Hannah Sargent 15-Jun-2015 How the Probate Process Works Probate is the process of collecting the deceased’s property and distributing it in accordance with the terms of his or her will. The process is supervised by a local probate court and follows a process regulated by state law or the Uniform ... Continue Reading Posted By Hannah Sargent 11-Jun-2015 Should I Hire a Probate Lawyer? As is evident from the previous post, an executor’s duties can be incredibly time-intensive and complicated depending on the type of estate that is being probated. Often an executor will hire a lawyer to help guide him or her through the ... Continue Reading Posted By Hannah Sargent 9-Jun-2015 How a Will Operates After Death: The Executor and Probate Proceedings After a person dies, his or her will undergoes probate proceedings before the will property can be distributed to the beneficiaries. This post will discuss the duties of an executor and the probate process. The Executor of the Will An important ... Continue Reading Posted By Hannah Sargent 4-Jun-2015 What Is a Will? Wills are what most people think of when they consider estate planning and certainly a vital part of any estate plan. Whether you also set up trusts and other vehicles for the transfer of your wealth, it is almost always a good idea to have a will as ... Continue Reading Posted By Hannah Sargent 1-Jun-2015 Alternative Ways to Provide for Children: Life Insurance and Educational Insurance Plans For parents who may not have many assets to leave to their children, particularly young parents, life insurance and educational insurance plans may be good options for providing for their children’s future. Life Insurance Life insurance can be ... Continue Reading