by Knee Law | Jan 23, 2021 | Inheritance
How to Keep Estate Planning From Causing Family Arguments Each year, roughly 3% of wills are contested due to disagreements among potential heirs. It can be quite tricky to create an estate plan that does not upset at least one person. Here are some things you can do... by Knee Law | Dec 31, 2020 | Inheritance, Wills
What Happens If a Parent Dies Without a Will? About 14% of individuals younger than 30 have a will, and 68% of Americans aged 65 and older have a will. What happens when someone dies without a will, and why is this document important? Here are some of the most... by Knee Law | Dec 23, 2020 | Inheritance, Trusts
Getting Nursing Home Care While Preserving Your Family’s Inheritance The cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home has shot past $90,000 per year, placing a significant burden on families and threatening inheritances. Families end up needing Medicaid... by Knee Law | Sep 22, 2020 | Inheritance
What to Expect From the Asset Distribution Process During COVID-19 After someone passes away, their friends, family, and other beneficiaries do not immediately collect any bequeathed items. Instead, it takes about two months to a year, on average, for assets to... by Knee Law | Aug 22, 2020 | Estate Planning, Inheritance
How COVID-19 Has Affected Certain Assets More Than Others The initial reaction to the COVID-19 outbreak was sheer panic on the part of investors. In May, the S&P 500 dropped roughly 30% in just 22 trading days. Many estate planners are now wondering which types of... by kneelawfirm | Nov 6, 2017 | Estate Planning, Inheritance
It’s a common source of anxiety and concern in estate planning—your parents have spent a lifetime building an estate and often amassing a collection of “treasures” they plan to pass on to you. Unfortunately, your tastes and theirs may not be the same, you may not have...
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