Probate is the court process by which an estate is settled after a death. The probate process consists of validating the value of all assets, paying debts, bills or taxes owed by the estate, and finally giving beneficiaries their inheritance from the estate. Probate may add to a very stressful time for family members. This process […]
What is a Healthcare Agent?
When you’re making an estate plan, you’ll be asked to name several fiduciaries. Fiduciaries are people or institutions who’ll act on your behalf in certain cases. One of the most important fiduciaries you need to name is your Healthcare Agent or Healthcare Surrogate. You’ll name this fiduciary in your Advance Medical Directive, which is also […]
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