Up in the Heir – The Risks of Dying without a Will
There are some decisions most of us are OK delegating. What happens to your assets upon death is not one of those casual concerns. Chances are, everyone reading this has strong opinions about who will receive their hard-earned money and property. Unfortunately, your opinions won’t matter if you die without a Will – a situation …
Preparing for the End of your Marriage!
Are you contemplating a divorce, or do you think your spouse is? Here at The Essex Law Firm, I tell my clients, even if you are in the happiest of marriages, all marriages, sadly, end, and they end in one of two ways: death or divorce. Most people realize they need to have Wills. Even …
What is Probate?
What is probate? Essentially, it is the process by which the court distributes your estate after your death. If you have a will, the court will distribute according to that. If you do not have a will, the court will appoint an administrator (a type of executor) and distribute according to the descent laws of …
What Happens When I Die?
The beginning of the new year is a good time to review your Will and other end-of-life documents. Were you divorced during the past year? Did you lose a spouse to death? Or have you simply changed your mind about some provision in your previous Will? If any of these things, or other life changes, …