3 Reasons to Get Your Estate Plan Done This Year
Is estate planning something that you keep intending to work on, but it always falls to the backburner? If you are procrastinating your...
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MH LAW
- Nov 13, 2023
- 2 min
Debts and Dues: Settling Finances After a Death in the Family
When you lose a loved one, not only is it an emotional roller coaster to say goodbye, but the surviving family members are often left...
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MH LAW
- Nov 6, 2023
- 2 min
Trusts: Setting the Table for Future Generations
You’ve worked hard all your life and want to leave a legacy for future generations. Setting money aside in a bank account or other types...
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MH LAW
- Oct 16, 2023
- 2 min
Contesting a Will: Grounds and Procedures Explained
A will, commonly referred to as a final will and testament, is a written record detailing an individual's desires and instructions...
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MH LAW
- Sep 11, 2023
- 2 min
Estate Planning for Young Adults: Why It's Never Too Early to Start
When the topic of estate planning comes to mind, most people assume these services are only necessary for older adults. If you are in the...
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MH LAW
- Aug 14, 2023
- 2 min
Probate vs. Non-Probate Assets: Understanding the Difference
One purpose of estate planning is to make a plan for how your assets will be distributed after your death. If you do not have a plan,...
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MH LAW
- Aug 7, 2023
- 2 min
Back to School: Create an Education Fund with Estate Planning
You often associate estate planning with the division of assets after death, but what about planning for your children’s futures if you...
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MH LAW
- Jul 3, 2023
- 2 min
Protecting Your Assets During Summer Travel: Estate Planning Tips
Summer vacation is a chance to set your worries aside and bask in a relaxing getaway. Before you head out to the beach or on a mountain...
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MH LAW
- Jun 12, 2023
- 2 min
Vacation Homes and Estate Planning: Preserving Your Summer Retreat for Family
Summer vacation homes are where most of your memories are made. Cousins and friends gather for barbecues, swimming, and popsicles....
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MH LAW
- May 22, 2023
- 2 min
Hire a Lawyer to Handle a Breach of Trust Regarding an Estate Plan
The role of a trustee is to uphold the rules and regulations of a trust set up by the owner of the trust or grantor. A trustee should...
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MH LAW
- Mar 17, 2023
- 2 min
Don't Bet on Luck: 4 Reasons Young Adults Need an Estate Plan
It’s St. Patrick’s Day, and may just be your lucky month. But out of all the things to bet on, having no plan for your assets after death...
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MH LAW
- Feb 27, 2023
- 2 min
Celebrate the Month of Love by Updating a Family Will
February is a time to think about your partner and family and how much you love them. What better way to show your love than updating...
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MH LAW
- Feb 13, 2023
- 2 min
Roles and Responsibilities of an Executor of an Estate
Why should you choose an executor of your estate? You need someone who will follow through with taking care of your assets after you pass...
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MH LAW
- Dec 19, 2022
- 2 min
How to Avoid Family Drama After a Death
If you have yet to experience a death in the family, you may not understand the heightened feelings that come from losing a loved one....
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MH LAW
- Nov 14, 2022
- 2 min
Contest a Will for Fraud with the Help of a Lawyer
Once someone passes away, is a will set in stone? The short answer is no. The will enters probate, where all aspects of the will go...
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MH LAW
- Oct 21, 2022
- 2 min
Defining "Incapacitated" Regarding Estate Plans
You may hear the term incapacitated when speaking about a will, medical power of attorney, financial power of attorney, or living trust....
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MH LAW
- Aug 8, 2022
- 2 min
What to Know Before Agreeing to Become a Trustee
If you are in the position where a friend or family member asks you to be the trustee of their will, what does that mean? And what...
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MH LAW
- Jul 18, 2022
- 2 min
Does a Will or Trust Ever Become Invalid?
Estate planning is vital to preparing for the unexpected by drawing up a will or creating a trust. While a trust is a secure way to hold...
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MH LAW
- Jun 27, 2022
- 2 min
Is It Possible to Contest a Trust?
Is it worth the time and money to contest a trust? This process is possible, but it is usually time-consuming, financially challenging,...
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MH LAW
- Jun 6, 2022
- 2 min
Determining Next of Kin for Inheritance
Where do a person’s assets go if they die without a will? Without a legal document, such as a last will and testament, several processes...
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