The probate attorneys at Dana Whiting Law understand that when someone has lost a loved one and is named Executor or Trustee, there can be an overwhelming sense of not knowing what needs to be done and which issues are urgent and need to be prioritized. The Executor or Trustee is the person tasked with […]
The Importance of Understanding Probate By Matthew S. Dana, JD, CPA, CLU, ChFC, LLM The biggest mystery to families in settling a loved one’s affairs or establishing their own estate plan is understanding what legal document controls the disposition of assets. Most people believe that it is the Last Will and Testament that controls. In […]
What factors would cause it to be a “nightmare” and what factors may also lead to a very simplified process? How many times have we seen advertisements of various young estate planning lawyers, who predominantly emphasize Living Trusts, refer to “the evils of probate”. I was one of those attorneys 30 years ago. Now, in […]
