In Lee County, and elsewhere, in order to be legally valid, either the will has to be witnessed being signed by at least two people or it must be hand-written by the person himself or herself. When, for one reason or another, these requirements are not met, or there...
Judge denies request by Kasem’s daughters for conservatorship
Most, if not all, readers in Lee County are aware of the importance for creating a will in order to indicate how you want your affairs handled after your death. An important estate planning detail that is often overlooked, however, is how you want to be cared for in...
Complex valuations can cause headaches for estate administrators
Readers in Lee County are likely aware that a will and estate plan are often used together to express how a person wants their affairs to be settled after their death. Unless a person leaves a specific item or other specified asset to an heir, their possessions and...
Not updating beneficiary forms can negate terms of estate plan
Readers in Lee County are likely aware of the importance of having an estate plan and will in order to convey your final wishes. Among other things, a last will and testament indicates how you would like your assets distributed and affairs handled upon your death....
Estate planning could reduce chance of court appointed guardian
When most people in Lee County think of estate planning, they think of the legal documents that are created in order to convey your final wishes to family members and friends. There is more, however, to planning for the end of one’s life, than just the final details....
