Too many old black-and-white movies taught generations that Wills are read in stuffy law offices filled with dusty books and decrepit attorneys. At least the part about a public “reading” of the Will is[...]
Archive for June, 2009
June 13th, 2009 - 5:34 pm § in Legal Myths
Leave at Least $1.00 to Each Child – Myth #1
The belief is that unles each child is left $1.00, the Will is not valid. This is not only false, but also may lead to the very dispute you are seeking to avoid. During the estate administration, not only will you have to pay the $1.00; you also are required to provide notice of the estate [...[...]
June 13th, 2009 - 3:25 pm § in Living Together
Co-Habitation Issues
More couples are choosing to live together. Some of these relationships are very personal, others purely impersonal, often for cost sharing and safety. Unfortunately, such arrangements have serious potential consquences. [...]