When an elderly person is trying to plan for their estate and who will get their heirlooms and savings after they die, undue influence can greatly influence what they choose. Potential beneficiaries who emotionally manipulate and pressure weak or confused elderly...
Month: December 2022
What are the benefits of a funeral trust?
If you have ever had to plan a loved one's funeral, you undoubtedly remember just how expensive final arrangements can be. Indeed, according to World Population Review, the average cost of a funeral in California is nearly $12,000. When you include the cost of other...
How specific does my advance health care directive need to be?
It is easy to assume your family will step in if you are unable to make decisions concerning your health, but in reality, too few people carry on important conversations about end-of-life care. It is important to document your end-of-life wishes through an advance...
Is it possible to sue an executor?
Any estate that has a will has an executor. The executor is the person that is in control of representing the estate while it goes through probate. Typically, the writer of the will nominates an executor at the time of writing. The executor makes sure that any taxes...