by Barry Haimo | May 19, 2015 | Fundamentals, Video FAQs, Videos
By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. May 19, 2015 Can My Power of Attorney Document Make or Change My Will? A power of attorney document allows a designated fiduciary to help you keep your financial and administrative affairs in order. If you wish, multiple agents can be...
by Barry Haimo | May 19, 2015 | More About Last Will and Testaments, Videos
How Long Is a Will Valid? By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. May 19, 2015 [VIDEO TRANSCRIPT] BARRY HAIMO: A will is valid indefinitely. It’s important, however, to review it every 3 years or so, as the laws frequently do change. [END TRANSCRIPT] A “valid will” is a will that...
by Barry Haimo | May 19, 2015 | Videos
What property does my will control? 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 estate. It designates a guardian...
by Barry Haimo | May 19, 2015 | Videos
My spouse died with a will and did not leave me anything in their will. Do I have any special rights? Whether or not you have a validly executed Will, your estate will go through Probate to the extent that you die owning assets in your name....
by Barry Haimo | May 19, 2015 | Estate Administration - Probate, Videos
Do Life Insurance and Retirement Benefits Need to Go Through My Estate? By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. May 19, 2015 [VIDEO TRANSCRIPT] BARRY HAIMO: Generally, if structured properly, life insurance and qualified retirement accounts will not go through your estate,...
by Barry Haimo | May 19, 2015 | Videos
Who pays for the costs of probate and estate administration? Whether or not you have a validly executed Will, your estate will go through Probate to the extent that you die owning assets in your name. “Probate” is the legal process through which a...
