Knowing the difference between probate and non-probate assets is important in estate planning. The probate process is when the court decides how to distribute your property upon your death, but there are some things that will not need to go through the probate process. They should pass directly onto your heirs. Our probate lawyer in Cary NC is here to Continue Reading
Non-Probate Assets, continued
Welcome back to the second post about non-probate assets. In the first post we talked about the probate process, which can occur if you have a will. If you do not have a will, it is the only way the courts can distribute your assets according to state guidelines. We also covered items that are considered probate assets. These include Continue Reading
Can You Disinherit Your Spouse? Part Two
Welcome back! We’re answering the question – can you disinherit your spouse? It is a question that has many answers which depend on where you live and what legal documents you have created to deal with the situation before it occurs. Our lawyer in Raleigh NC is here to help. In the first part we covered what happens when you Continue Reading
Can You Disinherit Your Spouse? Part One
The surviving spouse is generally the first in line when it comes to the deceased’s assets. In most cases, when the couple was still married, it is what the deceased wanted. But what if he or she didn’t want the survivor to inherit anything? Can you disinherit your spouse to ensure he or she is excluded from your will? Continue Reading