Money typically stays in an estate account for months to a year. How long money has to stay in an estate account is based on factors such as the complexity of the estate, whether an estate tax return is required, and the time needed to resolve any claims made by creditors. Consider consulting a New […]
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Ideally, everyone should have a last will and testament that is properly prepared and stored in a fireproof safe or a secure online vault. Of course, it is also a good idea to ensure that at least a few people are aware of the location and have access to the will. After you’ve chosen an […]
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The Corporate Transparency Act is a new law, effective January 1, 2024, that was enacted to help combat money laundering, tax fraud, terrorism financing, and other illegal acts. Owners of certain business entities, such as corporations, limited liability companies, and family partnerships, must file a report with the federal government. This report includes information on […]
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While probate can be a lengthy and time-consuming process, it has a very important role in settling a person’s estate by validating their will, distributing property if a person dies without writing a will, or distributing assets if the will does not name a specific beneficiary to receive these assets. Probate is a formal process […]
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Key Takeaways Estates typically remain open about two years until assets are distributed. Most states require filing probate within 10 days to three months after death. Executors usually have about 30 days to initiate the probate process. Creditors generally have one to four months to submit claims against the estate. Courts close an estate after […]
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Probate, by its very nature, occurs at the worst possible time—when you are processing the death of a loved one. Probate involves administrative duties that include filing your loved one’s Last Will and Testament with the court and determining how your loved one’s property and accounts should be distributed. While probate can be a costly, […]
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Storing estate planning documents can be challenging. The location needs to be safe from natural disasters and secure. On the other hand, if the documents are too far out of sight, they will be out of mind, meaning they won’t be updated after marriages, divorces, deaths, and births. Blockchain provides a safe and secure way […]
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Probate is a time-consuming and potentially expensive process. It’s important to understand which factors affect how your estate goes through the probate process and if there is a threshold value that triggers whether your estate qualifies for a small estate probate procedure. State laws will vary, but the value of your estate will determine whether […]
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Blockchain is, at its core, a distributed and immutable digital ledger. Because it records transactions across multiple computers, it ensures security, data integrity, and transparency. Blockchain does not rely on trust. While each individual holding cryptocurrency is anonymous, blockchain records are public and not issued by any centralized authority. Each transaction or contract must pass […]
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Lisa and Ken (both age 65) have three children and seven grandchildren. The couple has a last will and testament, but as they age and have grandchildren, they plan to meet with their estate attorney to update their estate documents and discuss how to best allocate and distribute their assets to their children and grandchildren. […]
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