Tag: Last Will
No-Contest Clauses in Last Wills
Some people add conditions to the gifts they leave in their last wills, and many try to prevent their heirs from disputing the conditions with no-contest clauses. Find out what they are and how they work in this blog post.
3 Common Estate Planning Mistakes
Creating your estate documents? Here are three common mistakes to avoid.
Alternative Executors in Last Wills
Choosing an executor for your Last Will and Testament is an important part of your estate plan since they will be the person who administers your last wishes. Usually, people choose family members to execute their Wills, but if you...
What is a Holographic Will?
A Last Will and Testament is usually carefully crafted according to state regulations, typed using a word processor, and signed by at least two witnesses and the testator. But what can someone do when creating a Last Will isn’t possible?
How to Execute a Will
You’re the executor of someone’s Will, and they have just passed away. What do you need to do now that you’re being called into action? In this blog, we discuss the steps you should take to properly execute a Will,...
Things Your Executor Can and Can’t Do
The executor of a Will is responsible for making a lot of different decisions, but are there limits to their powers? This post goes through an executor’s responsibilities and gives examples of what they can and can’t do.