3 Dangers of Probate You Should Know By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. September 6, 2021 When considering estate planning, you’ll hear a lot of talk about “avoiding probate.” But what is probate, and what are the dangers of probate you should know? Probate refers to the legal...
Considering the Dangers of Irrevocable Trusts By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. August 30, 2021 People put money into trusts for a number of reasons. They want to avoid probate. They’re nervous about creditors getting their money. They believe their private affairs should stay...
Can I Use a Copy of a Will? By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. August 24, 2021 [VIDEO TRANSCRIPT] BARRY HAIMO: In probate proceedings, you do in fact need the original will. However, if you have a copy and the original will cannot be found, that can be used under most...
Beneficiary vs. Heir: What Is the Difference Between an Heir and a Beneficiary? By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. August 20, 2021 You need to understand the difference between your heirs and beneficiaries. Not doing so could change the way you plan your estate, and later cause...
Understanding Transfer of Property by Operation of Law By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. August 9, 2021 Transcript BARRY E. HAIMO, ESQ.: There are a variety of different types of ownership that will transfer by operation of law: most notably, tenants by the entirety and joint...
