The probate-avoidance strategy decedents use can determine if their heirs are burdened with debt. The heirs of a person who dies with debt are responsible for settling those debts. The estate is responsible for settling the final affairs (i.e., debts, tax obligations, etc.) of the decedent and the remainder is distributed to the decedent’s heirs in accordance with the decedent’s instructions or state law if there is no will. However, in some circumstances, the heirs can be saddled with the … [Read more...]
Why Your College-Bound Child Should Have a Power of Attorney
After years of preparation and planning, your child is set to go off to college – perhaps nearby; perhaps several… READ MORE
