by Knee Law | Apr 4, 2022 | Estate Law, Estate Planning
Why Business Succession Should Be Part of Your Estate Plan Most people don’t like to think about what will happen with their assets upon their death, but ignoring estate planning could result in unexpected ramifications for business partners, employees and...
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 | Nov 7, 2021 | Estate Law, Estate Planning
Estate Planning Options to Consider for Your Grandchildren The estate planning process is full of changes every step of the way. As grandchildren are added to the family tree, they are often added to the estate plan. This requires a number of different amendments,...
by Knee Law | Oct 22, 2021 | Challenging A Will, Estate Law, Will Contests
When Should You Contest Your Parent’s Charitable Will Bequest? Each year, people donate roughly $286 billion to charity, but unfortunately, some of these donations might not be as legitimate as they might seem. Every now and then, a child is concerned to find...
by Knee Law | Oct 18, 2021 | Estate Law, Trusts
Pros and Cons of Choosing an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust Trusts are often an important aspect of planning your estate that can be used in lieu of a will or to complement a will. An estate planning lawyer can help you set up an ILIT, which is an irrevocable trust...
by Knee Law | May 27, 2021 | Estate Law, Tax Law, The Probate Process, Wills
Probate is when the deceased’s instructions that were documented in a will begin to be carried out. It starts after the person dies. During this procedure, the court ensures that the will is genuine. The Responsibility of the Executor An executor of a will has a...
