by Jerry Kessler | Dec 1, 2015 | With Your Family in Mind
Probate: Why Does It Take So Long? Why does probate take so long? Let’s follow the time line of a typical probate: After the decedent’s death, as soon as the identities and addresses of all the beneficiaries and heirs can be determined, a Petition for Probate is...
by Jerry Kessler | Nov 1, 2015 | With Your Family in Mind
Procrastination and Your Will or Trust Many people (perhaps including ourselves) want to do something to protect their loved ones, such as prepare a will or trust, but procrastinate with excuses, such as: “I’m waiting for the house to sell,” or, “I’m waiting to buy...
by Jerry Kessler | Oct 1, 2015 | With Your Family in Mind
Revocability and the Remarried Spouse Sidney and Sally are 40-somethings. Married 20 years, they have two teen-age children. They own a house, two cars, a rental condo, and financial accounts. Their combined net worth is two million dollars, all earned during their...
