Category Archives: Probate
The Many Roles of the Personal Representative of a Deceased Person’s Estate
Being the personal representative of a deceased person’s estate is like being the default parent of a child, except that it takes place at the other end of a person’s life journey. Both roles are an honor, and secretly you would not want to share them with anyone, but they are both exhausting. When… Read More »
Just Say No to Your Inheritance?
In a documentary film about the band Pink Floyd, Roger Waters, one of the band’s founding members, described what a disorienting experience it was to acquire wealth suddenly. Disorienting experiences and Pink Floyd are not always a bad combination, as anyone who has ever smoked weed before attending a Pink Floyd planetarium show can… Read More »
When to Seek Legal Help as the Personal Representative
Serving as a personal representative in probate can feel intimidating. Many people agree to serve only to help their family or out of a sense of duty to a beloved relative. They quickly find themselves overwhelmed with questions and cannot find solid answers online. Even worse, other family members are badgering them about why… Read More »