For title attorneys, it is common to see title issues arise from family property that was not disposed of or otherwise accounted for prior to a person’s death. Often, many of these issues can be avoided through planning. When someone owns property, no matter their age, it is important to think about their future and what they would like to happen with their property in the event of their death. Planning this in advance helps
Once you have all your estate planning documents signed, you need to find a safe place to keep them. The safest place may be in a bank safe deposit box, but there could be difficulties when your family is trying to access the safe deposit box after you die. A better option may be to keep it at home, in a fire-proof safe, but make sure family members know how to access the safe. Some
Please do not attempt to save money by drafting your own will, doing so may lead to a costly result. If you write your own will, your estate may not be distributed as you planned. Below is an example of the type of error that can come from drafting your own will. George Zeevering wanted his estate to go to only two of his five children. He drafted his will himself. The will gave his