As the executor of an estate, you are responsible for managing the affairs of a testator, i.e., someone who made a will, following his or her death. Most people know that this involves distributing the testator's assets to heirs according to directions provided in...
Month: January 2022
Reasons for preplanning your funeral
One aspect of estate planning that many avoid is preparing their funeral arrangements. Those who fail to handle this duty are making a huge mistake. Nonetheless, millions pass on without incorporating their wishes into legal documents. Here are some reasons why this...
What are solar easements?
Solar power represents one of the many ways homeowners have access to renewable energy. Once you have a solar system it makes sense to want to catch as much of the sun's rays as possible. There exist protections at the state and municipal level that help with this. It...
Should you include sentimental assets in your estate plan?
Many people take the time to develop a comprehensive estate plan that focuses only large, valuable assets. The documents of the plan might center on a family business, vacation properties, a vehicle collection or other tremendously valuable assets. Unfortunately, in...