Continuing The Tradition Of EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS

Darling & Wilson, PC Legal Blog

When should you review your estate plan?

Creating your estate plan isn’t a one-and-done event. Instead, it’s the start of a process that continues until you die. Even though most people don’t want to think about these final affairs, you mustn’t forget to review your estate plan once you have it set.  At a...

Who pays a decedent’s debts?

Some people don’t have a chance to pay off all their debts before they pass away. This leaves the question of who will pay for those debts when the person dies. The answer to this isn’t always easy, but taking the time to review the circumstances around the debt may...

What is a medical power of attorney?

When you’re creating an estate plan, you have to make decisions that go beyond who will receive what assets as their inheritance. Some of these have to do with making sure you’ll be taken care of if you aren’t able to make decisions on your own.  If you become...

2 things to know regarding your executor

When estate planning, you need to choose an executor to manage your estate before distribution. They are required to follow all the instructions in your will, manage your properties, pay debts, file tax returns, communicate with beneficiaries and interested parties...