by Michael Baker | Apr 8, 2021 | Probate
If you stand to inherit money or property after the death of a loved one, you might wonder how soon you can expect to receive your inheritance. Typically, the estate distribution of assets is one of the last steps the estate’s personal representative will take when...
by Michael Baker | Apr 15, 2020 | Probate
No one particularly enjoys being a personal representative, also known as an executor. Even if you weren’t close to the deceased, it still can be a significant amount of paperwork and hassle. However, having a personal representative is a necessary part of property...
by Michael Baker | Feb 3, 2020 | Beneficiary Designations, Estate Planning, Writing a Will
With the abundance of legal software and internet resources, more and more people are turning to writing their own wills. This can be a minefield and is often not foolproof, but if you have a fairly straightforward estate and your bequests aren’t complicated, writing...
by Michael Baker | Dec 9, 2019 | Probate
Taking on the role of estate personal representative or executor is an important and often emotionally fraught task: you’ll be responsible for managing the deceased’s entire estate. Mishandling the estate administration can result in liability to the estate or its...
