The Worst Inheritance Assets to Leave Behind By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. January 13, 2022 Perhaps you’ve already begun estate planning and are thoughtfully considering how you want your assets distributed after you’re gone. Or maybe you are one of the many Americans who...
Reasons to Disinherit Someone From Your Will By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. January 20, 2022 It’s the standard assumption that if you are preparing your estate, the beneficiaries of your assets will be your family. But what if you don’t actually get along with a handful of...
You Have Beneficiaries Overseas — How Does That Impact Planning? By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. March 4, 2021 When a testator names foreign or nonresident parties as beneficiaries, distribution is typically one of the most complex estate planning tasks. This is...
By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. January 14, 2021 How Do You Know If Someone Left You Money in a Will? A well-off relative recently died. After experiencing an initial bout of grief, you start wondering: what if they left you money in their will? It feels wrong to bring...
Must I leave something to my spouse and my children in my will? A “Last Will and Testament” or a “Will” is a legal document that expresses your postmortem wishes. It appoints a personal representative or executor to administer your...
