Before rightful heirs and beneficiaries get their share of their deceased loved one’s estate, the personal representative must first pay all debts and taxes. For executors and administrators, it is essential to know the order of priority to ensure they are...
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Month: October 2023
What is testamentary capacity?
A will is one of the most important legal documents that you can ever sign. Done right, a will takes the guesswork out of the equation and ensures that your assets pass down to the people and causes that you approve of when you die. Without one, the government might...
When can a no contest clause in a will be void?
A will dispute after the testator’s passing is not uncommon. This dispute can be time and resource-consuming. Worse still, it can sow a lasting seed of discord amongst family members. It’s for this among other reasons that a testator might want to add a no-contest...
Can a beneficiary fire or replace a trustee?
In the world of estate management, a trustee might not handle the trust's assets wisely or may lack transparency about the trust’s affairs. These issues could depend a lot on what the trust agreement says and what the specific situation is. But if a beneficiary thinks...