What Is a Conservator?
Conservator Definition – A guardian or a protector nominated by the probate court to manage the financial affairs and/or personal affairs and daily life of another person due to physical…
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Estate Planning and Divorce
Even though most people don’t plan on getting a divorce when they first tie the knot, it is a reality for many couples. While we do not practice family law…
Beneficiary Vs. Heir – What Is The Difference?
Whether you are putting together your own Will or stand to receive assets left to you by someone else, you may wonder what the actual difference is between a beneficiary…
So You Inherited a Property. Now What?
Many families mistakenly believe that receiving an inherited property is as simple as listening to a reading of the Will and then that property magically belongs to you and you…
3 Tips For Creating a Children’s Trust
Creating a children’s trust does not mean you are creating irresponsible teenagers, driving fancy cars, and vacationing in Caan for the weekend. You may be picturing the old school version…
What Does Per Stirpes Mean
What Is Per Stirpes? “Per stirpes” is a legal term (which in Latin means “by branch”) usually included in the Last Will and Testament or beneficiary designations for individual retirement…