Estates and Probate
Estate planning is a way to ensure that your loved ones are taken care of after your death, and that your final property and health care wishes are honored. This section contains articles by lawyers that will explain what estate planning is, what issues you should take into consideration as you plan your estate, as well as some of the common questions about probate procedures.
Recent FindLaw Estates and Probate Articles
- Restructuring irrevocable trusts in Michigan through trust decanting
Provided by: Prince Law Firm
Trust decanting laws in Michigan allows the trustee to move the assets of an irrevocable trust into a newly created and more flexible trust. Read More » - Show the State the money: What happens when you die without a will in Ohio?
Provided by: Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA
Estate plans provide the opportunity to ensure your property is distributed according to your wishes. Without a plan, those who die in Ohio may give their money to the state. Read More » - The benefits of creating a will in New York
Provided by: Felicia Pasculli
An attorney can help you craft and execute a will that meets all your estate planning needs. Read More » - The basics of Nevada trust creation and administration
Provided by: Barlow Flake LLP
Creating a trust could be a way to avoid probate after death and to facilitate the easy transfer of property from you to your chosen heirs. Read More » - Children in NY can be responsible for their parents’ nursing home costs
Provided by: Felicia Pasculli
It is smart to plan ahead for long-term care to ensure your children aren’t burdened by nursing home costs. Read More »
Estates and Probate