by Knee Law | Feb 6, 2022 | Estate Planning
Why Should You Designate an Alternate Beneficiary? Life is full of uncertainties, so you will want to name at least one alternate beneficiary when planning your estate. This serves as a precautionary measure in the event that your original beneficiary dies before you....
by Knee Law | Feb 2, 2022 | Wills
Understanding the 3 Main Reasons Wills Are Invalidated Did you know that roughly 3% of all wills end up being contested? These are the three most common reasons that a will ends up being invalidated. 1. Undue Influence Overall, one of the leading reasons for...
by Knee Law | Jan 15, 2022 | Estate Law
9 Duties of an Estate Executor Acting as an executor for someone’s estate is not only an honor but a great responsibility. In fact, the average executor will spend more than 570 hours settling an estate. In a very broad sense, executors are responsible for...
by Knee Law | Jan 11, 2022 | Estate Planning, Trusts
Everything You Should Know About Gifting Assets During Your Lifetime When a person dies, it’s common for their estate to go through the probate process, which may require certain assets to be taxed. Keep in mind that around 55% of all Americans haven’t...
by Knee Law | Jan 7, 2022 | Estate Planning, Trusts
A Guide to the Different Types of Trusts Are you preparing to plan your estate? An estate plan can give you peace of mind that your assets are managed appropriately both during your life and after. More and more people are turning to trusts because they offer more...
