Pondering Probate
4 questions to help assess this complex legal process Fact checked by Catherine Gianaro Have you heard of probate? If so, can you define it? Probate, based on British common law from the 1500s, is the legal process that takes place after someone dies. It exists to oversee the decedent’s assets and debts and the […]
Get Your Important Healthcare and Financial Documents in Order
No one anticipates a catastrophic illness, a medical emergency, or sudden death, but it happens. And if it happens to you, it’s crucial to have your important healthcare and financial documents in order ahead of time. Why? So that if you are unable to speak for yourself, the documents will speak for you. Not everyone […]