On behalf of Johnson Hobbs Squires LLP | Jan 10, 2020 | Probate
A will is meant to reflect the final wishes of the deceased, and to give legal power to those wishes. Since the deceased is no longer around to testify, a court takes the will as the voice of the deceased. Unless a court finds that a will has not satisfied all its...
On behalf of Johnson Hobbs Squires LLP | Dec 19, 2019 | Probate
Parents will often have a difficult time discussing the details of their will, trust or estate plan. So it may be a few words along the lines of, “you and your brother will split everything after your mother dies.” That is often all the information that a family...
On behalf of Johnson Hobbs Squires LLP | Dec 19, 2019 | Probate
The prevailing wisdom when drafting estate planning documents is to be as thorough as possible. Those drafting the will should have a comprehensive list of assets, clear directions for how to disperse them and how to handle other relevant matters. Nevertheless, there...
On behalf of Johnson Hobbs Squires LLP | Nov 28, 2017 | Firm News, Probate
Whether your spouse has just passed away or you have lost your mom or dad, the emotional trauma of losing a loved one often comes with a bewildering array of financial and legal issues demanding attention. It can be difficult enough for family members to handle the...
