by Casandra Knauss | Nov 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
A Holographic Will is an entirely handwritten document directing the wishes an individual (testator) has regarding the distribution of their estate. This document must meet the following requirements: Entirely handwritten by the testator Clarified that the document is...
by Casandra Knauss | Nov 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
A Personal Representative (depending on the state can be known as an Executor or Administrator) is the individual responsible for managing and distributing the estate after an individual has passed away. This person is either someone named while creating a Will or it...
by Casandra Knauss | Nov 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
All states set their own limits on the value of property left to a minor child. As a general rule however, property with a value of over $2,000 should be managed by an adult until the minor child turns 18. There are three ways to provide for your minor child when...
by Casandra Knauss | Nov 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
In all states except Louisiana* the answer is yes, you can disinherit an adult child. However, if the child is still of age wherein you would be financially responsible for them the same financial rules would apply to the estate if there is money in it. In order to...
by Casandra Knauss | Nov 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Generally, marital property is anything that you or your spouse earned or acquired during your marriage. Depending on your state, marital property may include any of the following types of: · your primary home, vacation homes, and any other real property · bank...
