by Knee Law | Jul 5, 2022 | Estate Law, Estate Planning
Estate Planning and Your Blended Family A 2015 study from the National Center for Marriage and Family Research found that in 26% of all marriages, there were stepchildren. Most remarriages–nearly two-thirds–involved stepchildren. Figures such as these...
by Knee Law | May 8, 2022 | Estate Law, Estate Planning
Frequently Asked Questions About Life Estates A life estate is a type of ownership interest in property that is based on the lifespan of the owner. The owner, known as the “life tenant,” has the right to use and enjoy the property for as long as they live....
by Knee Law | Apr 4, 2022 | Estate Law, Estate Planning
Why Business Succession Should Be Part of Your Estate Plan Most people don’t like to think about what will happen with their assets upon their death, but ignoring estate planning could result in unexpected ramifications for business partners, employees and...
by Knee Law | Jan 15, 2022 | Estate Law
9 Duties of an Estate Executor Acting as an executor for someone’s estate is not only an honor but a great responsibility. In fact, the average executor will spend more than 570 hours settling an estate. In a very broad sense, executors are responsible for...
by Knee Law | Nov 7, 2021 | Estate Law, Estate Planning
Estate Planning Options to Consider for Your Grandchildren The estate planning process is full of changes every step of the way. As grandchildren are added to the family tree, they are often added to the estate plan. This requires a number of different amendments,...
by Knee Law | Oct 22, 2021 | Challenging A Will, Estate Law, Will Contests
When Should You Contest Your Parent’s Charitable Will Bequest? Each year, people donate roughly $286 billion to charity, but unfortunately, some of these donations might not be as legitimate as they might seem. Every now and then, a child is concerned to find...
