What are Intestacy Laws

What are Intestacy Laws

Intestacy is defined as the state of dying without having a will.  The estate of any individual who dies intestate (i.e. dies without leaving a will behind) must go through the probate court.  The intestacy laws of the state will then determine who will be the...
Do I Need Both a Will and a Trust

Do I Need Both a Will and a Trust

If you have a have a trust, do you also need a will?  Even if you transfer the majority of your property through a living trust or other estate planning tool, you should also have a will.  Without a will, any property that isn’t passed along to beneficiaries by those...
What is a Will and Do I Need One

What is a Will and Do I Need One

Everyone over the age of 18 (or 21 depending on where you live) should have a will.  Why?  A will is the most important estate planning document there is, and, yes, everyone has an estate! What is a Will? A will tells others where you want your property to go after...
What Happens When There is no Will or Trust in Place

What Happens When There is no Will or Trust in Place

If you die without having created and signed a will, it means that you have died ‘intestate.’  If this happens, the intestacy laws of the state where you currently reside dictate the way in which your property is divided after you pass away.  This includes...