You want to ensure your beneficiaries receive what you left them in your will as quickly as possible, but you know probate could prolong the process. How far out of your way should you go to avoid probate? American Bar Association explains reasons probate takes time....
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How a car crash can cause a potentially deadly blood clot
Most people associate a sudden onset of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) -- a blood clot that forms inside the leg -- with poor circulation caused by having little room to move for an extended period. This can happen to even young, healthy people after an especially long...
Do you need to review your estate plan?
Creating your estate plan is an endeavor that takes up much of your time, energy and effort. Once you finish it, however, you will need to keep up with its maintenance over time, because it needs to reflect your current life circumstances. In order to ensure it is up...
When do most deadly motorcycle crashes happen?
Fatal motorcycle accidents can happen at any time of day. You always need to be careful when you ride and remember that other drivers cause most of these crashes. The biggest threat you face is from those around you. That being said, knowing when most of these...
What is the role of a probate attorney?
A probate attorney can help you in many ways whether you are the person creating an estate or handling the estate after the person’s death. This type of attorney focuses mainly on ensuring the probate process goes smoothly and problems do not occur. You do not have to...
Massive infrastructure bill would improve driver, road safety
Even people who don’t follow what’s going on in our nation’s capital very closely probably know that Congress has been working day and night recently to iron out a massive infrastructure bill that would provide much-need money for roads, bridges, railroads and public...
Drivers must be careful in school zones
As summer wanes, children return to class and school zones will be filled with buses and parents dropping off and picking up their children. We can all do our part to limit the number of pedestrian accidents in school zones by following a few safety guidelines. Be...
What factors should you consider when writing a last will and testament?
While estate planning may seem like a daunting task, there are ways you can create the documents you need without becoming too overwhelmed with the entire process. The last will and testament are often one of the most critical documents, as it will dictate your final...
A truck crash may be down to poor maintenance
You would expect a professional truck driver to drive a professionally maintained rig. Yet, recent statistics from Brake Safety Day show this is often not the case. Brake Safety Day is an annual event promoted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. As part of it,...
How the probate process pays debts and distributes assets
Probate includes paying a deceased's remaining debts before distributing his or her assets to heirs. As noted by the Michigan Court Rules website, an estate's personal representative must publish a notice informing creditors of the name of the deceased and the date of...
