by Knee Law | May 14, 2021 | Estate Law, Estate Planning, Wills
An estate that is very complex can take as long as two years to probate, but even smaller estates will require at least six months to complete the process. It is also expensive, and Americans pay an average of about $2 billion in probate costs every year. Estate...
by Knee Law | Apr 29, 2021 | Probate Administration
Duties Commonly Performed by an Executor If you’ve been thinking about making a will, you will need to determine who will be the executor. Despite the importance of creating a will, less than 33% of people in the U.S. have done. When you want to prepare a will...
by Knee Law | Apr 25, 2021 | Probate
Should You Try to Avoid Probate? With over $2 billion being spent in probate each year, more and more people are starting to wonder if probate is right for them. Probate is a lengthy process that involves validating a person’s will and paying taxes on their...
by Knee Law | Apr 21, 2021 | Trusts
When You Should Consider Setting Up a Special Needs Trust Disability benefits like Social Security place a limit on how much income a person can receive before their benefits are reduced. In 2019 alone, disability benefits were paid to nearly 10 million people. To...
by Knee Law | Apr 17, 2021 | Estate Planning, Inheritance
How to Disinherit a Child The most common type of beneficiary in a will is the child of the deceased. However, not everyone has children who need or deserve to inherit their parents’ wealth. If you are in this situation, there are a few things to know about...
