http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com What is Will? A will is a legal written and signed statement of the testator. A Will depicts the intentions of testator about the division of the property and assets. Will only takes effect after the death of the testator. The law allows that a minor can... http://www.articlealley.com/http://robertmark.articlealley.com/what-is-importance-of-will-and-testament-2423692.html 30th March 2012 What is Probate? Probate is the process where after death the instructions of the Will are carried out. Will is admitted to “Probate” in the County Surrogate. Some people refer to the Surrogate as the Will Clerk. Upon the death of the testator or testatri... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kennethvercammen.articlealley.com/answers-to-questions-about-probate-2423313.html 28th March 2012 Have you asked what would happen to you or your belongings if you could not speak for yourself? Do you know what a Living Will is and what having one can do for you? What if you could not communicate and yet your heart was still pumping? According to ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://viollettiabennin.articlealley.com/dont-live-without-a-living-will-2399837.html 21st December 2011 A Will is a legal document that allows the testator to name an individual or a group to manage their estate after their death and to distribute their possessions amongst those stated in the Will. A Will is designed to allow the person nominated, who is kn... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ben2.articlealley.com/legal-documents-wills-2388725.html 15th November 2011 Foremost, what do you understand by contesting a will? In general, contesting a will means that you are challenging the validity of the will document. It is like the flag that is thrown in a pro football game after a call by the umpire. In this situation,... http://www.articlealley.com/http://millmanlawfirm.articlealley.com/new-york-will-contests-2387640.html 14th November 2011 Probate is the legitimate procedure of managing the estate of a dead person by determining all claims and allocating the dead person's property under a lawful will. A surrogate court resolves the legitimacy of a testator's will. A probate reads between th... http://www.articlealley.com/http://millmanlawfirm.articlealley.com/probate-administration-2387361.html 14th November 2011 A will is an integral part of estate planning. It is a legal declaration by a person, known as testator, naming an individual or several individuals to manage or become beneficiaries of his or her property after death. Someone who is of legal age of 18 ye... http://www.articlealley.com/http://steffansims.articlealley.com/the-various-requirements-for-creating-a-will-2333427.html 16th August 2011 We all heard about wills being pulled out when a person dies. With the thought of personal death, it becomes hard for some individuals to craft this kind of legally-binding document. But, there are benefits to having a will for it can assure you that you ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cheyenne.articlealley.com/understanding-the-process-of-making-a-will-2330465.html 10th August 2011 So who Can make a UK Will? In essence anyone in the UK over the age of 18 who is of sound mind however: There are exceptions members of the armed forces to make a Will under the age of 18 (advice should be sought in these circumstances) under the... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jojo.articlealley.com/how-can-you-make-a-uk-will-2296983.html 23rd June 2011 People work hard to make good amount of money and gather decent property for themselves as well as for their loved ones. They wish to make the life of their loved ones comfortable; while they are alive and when they are gone. Things are much different whe... http://www.articlealley.com/http://carol10.articlealley.com/a-will-surely-will-find-a-way-2294333.html 22nd June 2011 Contesting a Will is a really difficult thing to have to do. When someone close to you has died the least thing people want to do is go through a legal process to claim from their estate. However if you truly believe that you have a case to claim against ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://timbishop.articlealley.com/an-overview-of-making-an-inheritance-claim-2273269.html 10th June 2011 You may have accumulated a huge estate during your lifetime. The process of disposing off or distributing this estate according to your goals is called estate planning. You can ensure that your estate passes to your intended beneficiaries with the least f... http://www.articlealley.com/http://carlmwvpiw.articlealley.com/estate-planning-ensures-distribution-of-your-estate-according-to-your-desires-2248625.html 25th May 2011 In case someone close to you has recently died, you may be too grief stricken to resolve the estate of the person. However, eventually you will need a probate lawyer to walk you through the legalese around your loved one's will. There are certain points y... http://www.articlealley.com/http://orsondixon.articlealley.com/a-guide-to-hiring-a-probate-lawyer-2226095.html 12th May 2011 Bringing an action for contesting a Will can be quite a difficult and long process. Nevertheless, if you believe that the Will is truly invalid then you could attempt to get it overturned. A valid will is deemed to be one that was made by a person over... http://www.articlealley.com/http://timbishop.articlealley.com/inheritance-claims-5-reasons-a-will-might-be-invalid-2224321.html 11th May 2011 If you are thinking about contesting a will, then you need to know exactly what makes a will valid as opposed to invalid. This article looks at the requirements for a valid will and the grounds for disputing a will you think is invalid. A valid will ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://timbishop.articlealley.com/the-validity-of-wills--what-to-think-about-when-contesting-a-will-2222478.html 11th May 2011 There is a great deal of misconception and confusion when it actually comes to understanding what a Maryland Will is and why it is utilized. Here is a short list of the 5 myths about a Maryland Will. 1. A Maryland Will is not required as my estate wil... http://www.articlealley.com/http://michaeldar.articlealley.com/5-myths-about-a-maryland-will-2180345.html 12th April 2011 Property is inherited either from a will or from a decedent who died without a will. If the decedent dies without a will, his property is subject to an administration proceeding. If the decedent dies with a will, the estate is subject to a probate proceed... http://www.articlealley.com/http://bhawna.articlealley.com/laws-on-inheriting-property-when-there-is-a-dispute--delhi-india-2129250.html 21st March 2011 When we think of a Will we imagine a typewritten document prepared by a lawyer, signed by the testator and witnessed, but there are other less common types of Will that are equally valid and binding. A Holographic Will, for instance, is a Will entirely... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jonaslin.articlealley.com/will-writing--different-types-of-will-and-some-unusual-examples-2113048.html 14th March 2011 Willclaim Solicitors provide litigation services in relation to will disputes. In most cases they can act on a “no win, no fee" basis. They will always consider alternative arrangements to suit you if that is more appropriate. Willclaim Solicitors will ac... http://www.articlealley.com/http://arif12.articlealley.com/will-disputes-contesting-a-will-from-willclaim-solicitors-2107952.html 11th March 2011 Trusts can be created through a will, deed or a lifetime gift. With a lifetime gift, the terms of the trust must be set out in a trust document, this means that the trust will start on the date stated in the trust document. If the trust is created by a wi... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/trusts-and-wills-2076166.html 28th February 2011 It is always a good idea to think about what would happen to your estate if any of your beneficiaries that you have already named, died before you or are unable or unwilling to receive the benefit. If a beneficiary dies before you and is not a descendant ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/wills--what-happens-if-a-beneficiary-dies-before-you-2076119.html 28th February 2011 Trustees are the people that are named and appointed either in a trust document or will to legally own and administer property for the benefit of others that are either named in the trust document or in the will as beneficiaries. Trustees are not allowed ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/wills--trustee-powers-2076082.html 28th February 2011 There are some gifts that are free from inheritance tax that you can make in your life time. The gifts that you will not need to be taken into consideration when calculating what needs to be added to an estate from gifts which were given over the last sev... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/wills--what-are-the-tax-free-gifts-2075871.html 28th February 2011 It is advisable to let your executors know where they can find your Will in the event of your death so that they can carry out your last wishes. Once you have signed your Will, had it witnessed and dated, it is a valid Will and is legally binding. However... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/wills--where-should-i-store-my-will-2075566.html 28th February 2011 It is possible for anyone to make a Will as they are over 18 years old and are of sound mind and have the appropriate mental capacity to write a Will. It is very important that the testator is able to understand the nature, it's purpose, and why they are ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/the-importance-of-understanding-you-are-making-a-will-2072268.html 25th February 2011 ANyone is able to draft a Will themselves, there are no formal rules to the right type of structure of a will drafted. However, there are more traditional ways of drafting a will and four definite sections that should always be essential in the drafting o... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/wills--how-to-structure-a-will-2072184.html 25th February 2011 A Will or Last Will and Testament is a legal document in the form of a declaration which a person known as a testator will name one or two people or a professional to manage their estate and distribute their estate to named beneficiaries, after their deat... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/wills--what-is-a-will-2068168.html 24th February 2011 Choosing an executor is very important, they need to be trustworthy and have an orderly approach to issues that could arise. An executor will have the task of administering all the affairs of your estate when you die and will always be appointed in a test... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/wills--choosing-an-executor-2068145.html 24th February 2011 Once your Will has been drafted and the provisions have been decided, a solicitor or Will writer is happy with its contents, you must then go on to observe the strict rules about signing your Will. This is where an attestation clause will be helpful and a... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/wills--validating-a-will-2068032.html 24th February 2011 Probate law regards to the process of administering or distributing the estate of a deceased person by clearing all debts, claims and distributing the deceases property and personal possessions to the beneficiaries who are named under a valid Will. A surr... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/wills--probate-law-2067559.html 24th February 2011 The first step to take to before making a Will and stating who will benefit, is to set out a rough estimate of how much your estate is worth and what constitutes your estate. What you can leave behind and be distributed in your Will can take many forms. L... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/wills--distributing-your-property-2064518.html 23rd February 2011 Often a testator will decide not to include certain family members in their Will. Most people will usually favour certain family members especially their immediate family, the law encourages this so that you avoid any disputes. Although it must be remembe... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/disinheriting-a-dependent-in-your-will-2064468.html 23rd February 2011 For those of you that have written your Will and desire to change it, you are able to revoke your old one and replace it altogether with with a new one. All Wills should contain a clause that revokes any previous Will that you have written or any codicil'... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/how-to-revoke-a-will-2061519.html 23rd February 2011 It is very common for individuals to ask when is it too early to have your Last Will and Testament prepared. The answer to this question is that in fact it is never too early to have it prepared. However, it is generally recommended that you should prepar... http://www.articlealley.com/http://michaeldar.articlealley.com/when-are-you-too-young-to-actually-create-a-last-will-and-testament-2053075.html 21st February 2011 One of the most hotly litigated issues that comes about is a situation where a Last Will and Testament has been created by a testator but it was not signed. Although the courts are many times split on this issue the fact of the matter is that a Will needs... http://www.articlealley.com/http://michaeldar.articlealley.com/does-a-last-will-and-testament-need-to-be-signed-to-be-valid-2053073.html 21st February 2011 Well you have worked very hard for many years and finally the time has come to actually name your beneficiaries of your estate. The term estate actually refers to the fact that your assets that you have accumulated through the years of hard work belong to... http://www.articlealley.com/http://michaeldar.articlealley.com/if-you-have-assets-how-do-you-designate-beneficiaries-2053067.html 21st February 2011 Testamentary capacity describes the person's legal and mental ability to make or alter the Will. Anyone that has drafted a Will must have been deemed with adequate testamentary capacity at the time of the drafting process. It is also establishing whether... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/contesting-a-will--testamentary-capacity-2048645.html 18th February 2011 Wills disputes are becoming more and more common place in society today. It is no surprise when the largest asset in someone's estate is usually the family home, and the value of that family home has increased significantly through the testator's lifetime... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/contesting-a-will--will-disputes-2046739.html 18th February 2011 Homemade Wills have increased the rates of the volume of fraudulent allegations. Figures have raised 175% in the number of High Court cases involving disputed Wills. If there is a case for claiming that a Will is invalid because it is a forged, then the W... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/contesting-a-will--forged-wills-2046196.html 18th February 2011 Wills are classed as legally binding documents. It is possible for anyone to draft a Will and you do need to be a solicitor to be a witness. A Will must be signed and witnessed by two people who are not named as beneficiaries for the Will to be legally bi... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/contesting-a-will--undue-influence-2046134.html 18th February 2011 When someone dies they usually leave behind a Will and an estate to distribute, this responsibility falls to the executor of the estate. This is quite a responsible position and should not be taken on lightly. If some proper legal steps are not taken, exe... http://www.articlealley.com/http://timbishop.articlealley.com/how-to-avoid-an-inheritance-claim-when-acting-as-an-executor-2030203.html 14th February 2011 Someone whom has been nominated to act as a personal representative for an estate must apply to the Probate Registry for a Grant of Representation. The process of 'probate' involves the personal representative ( 'PR' ) administering the estate. This in... http://www.articlealley.com/http://timbishop.articlealley.com/a-brief-guide-to-the-terms-used-in-uk-probate-2029960.html 14th February 2011 One of the concerns that seems to keep coming up is the notion that the testator (or in other words the person who has died) put in their will the name of a specific person to actually act as trustee and representative of the entire estate. However, after... http://www.articlealley.com/http://michaeldar.articlealley.com/how-can-a-trustee-be-removed-that-was-designated-in-a-last-will-and-testament-2028809.html 14th February 2011 Due to the complex nature of probate cases, you will normally find that your solicitor will be a specialist in the UK probate law. This does mean that the advice you receive will be invaluable. This area of the law also tends to be quite emotional and str... http://www.articlealley.com/http://timbishop.articlealley.com/uk-probate-solicitors-and-how-they-can-help-you-2028443.html 14th February 2011 Say that you are actually visiting your rich uncle Ned. He has worked so many years and actually has amassed a sizeable fortune that he wishes to bestow upon his family. Imagine also that your uncle Ned has two sons that he absolutely does not like and in... http://www.articlealley.com/http://michaeldar.articlealley.com/must-a-will-and-last-testament-be-typed-to-be-accepted-1964261.html 18th January 2011