Why have a will when you have beneficiaries?
You give up some control when you just have beneficiaries and no will
Articles By Ed Olkovich:
What a ‘promise’ means in legal terms
Kathy was promised a gift in her stepmother's will. But the executor sold it before she could claim it....
Do my heirs need to be at the reading of my will?
This woman wonders what her sons and grandchildren need to do to inherit her Californian estate
Can my stepmother change my father’s will?
What to know about wills, elderly parents and blended families
Am I entitled to my half-brother’s estate?
His possessions could be considered 'intestate'
Is a will without witnesses valid?
An older will whose witnesses can't be located might be difficult to validate. Here's what you can do
Can I disinherit my spoiled daughter?
You can't ignore those who have legal rights to your estate
The role of power of attorney
The roles and responsibilities differ from that of executors to a will. Here's how