Nov 7, 2020
What Happens to My Will If I Get Divorced?
You are a responsible adult and made a will. Like most married individuals, your will gives everything to your spouse if you happen to...
Oct 26, 2020
Priority of Claims Against an Estate
a.k.a. Settling an Estate’s Debts Credit card debt, taxes, mortgages, vehicle loans, student loans, utilities – all of these are...
Jul 25, 2018
What Is an Executor?
What Is an Executor? An executor is a person who carries out, or executes, the terms of a last will and testament. He or she is named in...
Mar 6, 2015
Estate Planning with Social Media
As part of your estate planning, you should consider what you would like to happen to your social media accounts. Given the prevalence of...
Jul 25, 2014
Fun Fact Friday: Student Loans
If you pass away while you still have federal student loans outstanding, those loans are discharged. There is some paperwork for your...
Jun 27, 2014
Fun Fact Friday: No Will
If a person dies without a will, what happens? The answer to this question is governed by the law of intestate succession: First, it goes...
Nov 23, 2013
New Parents
"We're expecting our first baby. Are there any legal issues we should consider? What should we be thinking about? How can we provide...
Nov 21, 2013
Why Make a Will?
Have you ever wondered what could happen to your possessions if you didn't have a will? Do you really want Aunt CatLady to get your...
