A common misconception that often arises in my practice is that someone who is cognitively “stable” automatically has testamentary capacity and is capable of drafting (or directing someone to draft) their estate planning documents. According to the CDC, 1 in 4 Americans in 2023 have some form of a disability and according to the Alzheimer’s […]
As of late, many of my clients are choosing to structure their estate plan using a revocable living trust instead of relying simply on a will. They prefer to cost advantage, the privacy, the savings in time and the added control over assets that a trust can provide in the event of their incapacity and […]
As much as I love writing about Estate Planning and Probate law, what I love even more are my co-workers (honestly!). It’s a very unique culture at Davis, Davis & Associates, and one in which I have not personally experienced in my professional life. Each member of our team is vital to our success, in […]
Try as we might to live (and die) debt free, most people do pass away with some debt. The Executor (also known as the Personal Representative) of an Estate is legally obligated to notify known creditors that an estate of a decedent is being probated and it’s also a legal obligation to publish notice that […]
In reality, the probate process in any state could fill up an entire book, but this blog post will (hopefully) give you a general overview of what to expect if you are anticipating having to navigate the probate court for the purposes of handling a decedent’s estate. For the purposes of this particular blog post, […]