Trusts and Estates
| Will Contests -- Lack of Testamentary Capacity, Improper Execution, Bogus Will |
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| You cannot contest a will simply because you don't like the provisions, or because you received less than you felt you should have received, or because the provisions were, in your opinion, unfair. You must have legal grounds, which, if supported by the evidence, would cause the will to be rejected by the Probate Court. More... |
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| The Natural Objects of One's Bounty - II |
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| This article is the second part of a three-part series describing the traditional names for the various members of one's family. More... |
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| What is a Trust? |
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| A trust is related to "trust" in the ordinary sense of relying on another. A trust is a formal arrangement for property management, in the manner of an owner, by another. The management of the property is according to the original owner's directions. More... |
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| Bank Account Co-Ownership Myths |
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| One confusing aspect of estate planning is the numerous myths about the co-ownership of bank accounts. The different types of bank accounts are often confused with the standard forms of property co-ownership. This article discusses some of the myths about the co-ownership of bank accounts. More... |
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| Kinds of Powers of Attorney for Finances |
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| There are two kinds of durable powers of attorney for finances: those that take effect immediately and those that take effect only upon your incapacitation where one or two doctors declare that you can no longer manage your financial affairs. More... |
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