by Tom Taylor | Jan 15, 2018 | Estate Planning
Many people wonder why they need to pay a lawyer for a Will. Why not just write one myself or use a kit? You might be surprised to hear the answer. I think the answer is really just one of ‘insurance’. By hiring a lawyer to write your Will you are...
by Brian Conway | Feb 25, 2016 | Estate Planning, Personal Injury
If you are injured in a car accident because of someone else’s negligence, the person at fault has to compensate you for your damages. If the at-fault person is insured, the insurance company has agreed to pay that compensation. A typical insurance policy will have a...
by Tom Taylor | Jun 2, 2015 | Estate Planning
When someone passes away, the beneficiaries look to the deceased’s Will for how the estate will be handled. Often a testator (the person who died) will appoint a son or daughter to be the Executor/Executrix of the estate. The Executor/Executrix has the...
by Tom Taylor | Jul 29, 2011 | Estate Planning
In a previous post we discussed the role of the Executor/Executrix of a will. Someone asked a question pertaining to debts of the estate and whether those responsibilities fall to the executor. Does the Executor become liable for the debts incurred, even if debts...
