Blog

When a loved one passes away, the will he or she leaves behind may need to go through probate, which is a court process that occurs before the distribution of assets. This is often a time-consuming and expensive experience. There may also be family fights that can prolong and complicate the process even more.

When someone passes away, there are a number of details that must be tended to and resolved. This includes locating heirs, paying taxes, settling debts and distributing assets.

In today’s world, shoppers have many options. A recent survey suggests that a fair portion of today’s consumers plan to look more towards small businesses for their shopping needs in the future.

If you have a car, it is imperative that you frequently take it in to get the oil changed and to perform routine maintenance. If you don't do this, your car will eventually break down, and it could leave you stranded in a very difficult position.

A recent report indicates that these days, small business owners are more optimistic than they have been in quite some time.

Wills get contested for many reasons. One is that the deceased lacked the capacity to make the will, and another reason is allegations of forgery. A third scenario, one that is somewhat common, is undue influence.

Estate planning designates material possessions and other assets to family members and other loved ones. For older people, it represents an opportunity to pass down cherished mementos from one generation to another.

Among the things that can be critical to a business’ success is it being able to smoothly get the goods and services it needs for its operations. So, how things are going with the vendors and suppliers their company is working with can have significant impacts for a business owner.

Adults need to create a will early on in life and then regularly update it as the years go on. However, many people fail to even complete that first step. A Gallup poll suggests only 44 percent of Americans have any kind of will.

There's no question that many people find the subject of their own mortality rather uncomfortable. Indeed, it's the reason why so many are loath to make doctor's appointments, buy life insurance and, of course, execute the necessary estate planning documents.