When a person passes away without a will, it can leave his or her family worried about what to do next. The estate will need to go through probate, which is the court process to administer the estate. The estate may include money, personal property, real property and...
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Wills and Trusts
Should I have a will or a trust?
If you want to distribute your assets among your loved ones when you pass away, you must create a will or a trust. Both of these estate planning tools will ensure that your assets and property passes down to those closest to you according to your wishes. They both...
Keeping your loved ones protected
The estate planning attorneys at Stefans Law Group tell their clients that a good plan needs to be updated every few years, or after major life events. Some people are a little taken aback when they hear this advice. They have just gone through all the work of...
Why do I need a will or trust?
Wills and trusts are estate planning tools that can help ensure your hard-earned assets are protected during your lifetime and transferred to your designated heirs after you die. If you die without a will, called intestate, the state oversees how your assets are...