by Laurie Ohall | Jul 18, 2022 | Wills and Trusts
Losing a loved one is a painful and upsetting experience. If you find that your loved one has passed away with unpaid debts, that only adds to your stress and heartache. In the following article, we will discuss what happens when someone passes away with unpaid debts,...
by Laurie Ohall | Jul 11, 2022 | Probate
The death of a loved one is always overwhelming. Even in instances when you might have seen it coming, the reality of losing someone you care about always comes as a shock. While it may be impossible to feel prepared for the grief you will experience, there are ways...
by Laurie Ohall | Dec 15, 2021 | Probate
Creating a will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your spouse, children, and other loved ones after you pass away. You can use a will to dictate exactly how you would like your finances and assets to be handled and distributed upon your death....
by Laurie Ohall | Nov 9, 2021 | Probate
Probate is the legal process of settling someone’s estate when they die. A court will review the decedent’s will and authorize the executor of the estate to pay any debts or taxes the estate may owe and distribute assets to the designated beneficiaries. If a decedent...
by Laurie Ohall | Oct 8, 2021 | Probate
It may seem like an easy choice to decide who will administer your estate when you are gone. You may be thinking of appointing a relative you trust, or it may be your own lawyer. You know that your final wishes will be left in someone else’s hands, so you want those...