Many persons who have accumulated wealth during their lifetime die without a valid will. When this happens, the decedent's property passes by intestate succession to the decedent's heirs at law … [Read more...]
Changing a Will and Codicils
If a will is valid, it is effective until it is changed, revoked, destroyed, or invalidated by the writing of a new will. Changes or additions to an otherwise acceptable will can be most easily … [Read more...]
Pre-Need Funeral Contracts
A Few Thoughts Many people are interested in making funeral arrangements well in advance of the need. Any paperwork completed ahead of time will help simplify things when death occurs. Taking charge … [Read more...]
Total Return Trusts, Unitrusts and Power to Adjust
Robert A. Mason, CELA Originally published in The Will and the Way, NC Bar Ass’n (3/2003) Ch-ch-ch-ch-changesTurn and face the strange ch-ch-changesDon't want to be a richer … [Read more...]
Medicare Supplement Policies
Updated October 2011 Medigap insurance supplements Medicare’s benefits, which is why it is also called Medicare supplemental insurance. Both federal and state laws regulate Medigap coverage. A policy … [Read more...]
