by Katherine Bakes | Mar 21, 2025 | Will
POV: You carefully devise all of your prized possessions in your will (jewelry, car, real estate), but you forget to include a residuary clause. This can lead to family disputes, longer probate processes, and unintended beneficiaries. A residuary clause can solve all...
by Katherine Bakes | Mar 17, 2025 | Will
Life is full of surprises—good and bad—and you will want to prepare for anything the future might hold in your will. A will is a document that distributes your assets upon your death (and can also appoint guardianship of minor children). Given the nature of life (you...
by Katherine Bakes | Mar 13, 2025 | Will
What happens if you die without a will? It’s a scary thought for sure! But don’t worry—your stuff won’t automatically get passed on to some random government agency. Instead, there are laws in place (called intestacy laws) that determine, in what order, your family...
by Katherine Bakes | Mar 8, 2025 | Will
If you think a codicil sounds like an ancient, extremely formal document, you’re totally wrong! It’s basically just an amendment to your will that you attach directly to the back of your original will. Easy peasy! Just make sure to follow your state laws for codicil...
