This year, a new federal law went into effect that could have a significant impact on the estate plans of many retirees. Prior to the passage of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, individuals were permitted to pass their IRA funds to non-spouse beneficiaries, who were then allowed to stretch out […]
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How Do You Stop Someone From Contesting A Trust? One of the most important tasks of an estate planning attorney is to ensure the tools used to create an estate plan can stand up to a legal challenge by a beneficiary. This is especially important when drafting a will because it is generally considered easier […]
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Most people are aware they should have some sort of estate plan in place. However, knowing something is true and acting on it are two different things. This is especially true when it comes to complicated and uncomfortable topics like preparing for the end of one’s life. Fortunately, there are a few different strategies people […]
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When a person’s heirs or beneficiaries believe a loved one’s will is the result of fraud or forgery, they may have the option of contesting the estate in probate court. These proceedings often begin with a formal proof of will hearing, where the witnesses to a decedent’s will are asked to testify as to the […]
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