Best Probate Attorneys in Roswell, GA

After Losing a Loved One: Estate Planning as A Widowed Spouse *** Your spouse’s passing is among the hardest hurdles you’ll ever face. When you’ve built a life with another person, losing them does not just mean losing your best friend and biggest supporter, it also means losing a part of who you are. Your partner is gone, and the horizon has changed shape. In the wake of becoming a widow or widower, it can be hard to attend to administrative tasks like updating your estate plan, and yet doing so is important. Once you’ve processed your grief and have the space, set time aside to review your estate plan and note any new holes that have emerged. To start, you’ll want to check if your spouse had been named to any of the following roles: 1. Executor of Your Estate Many people choose their spouse as executor of their estate. As your closest confidant, this makes sense, and yet should they pass first, you put yourself at serious risk. Your executor is responsible for cataloging your accounts and property, addressing outstanding debts, and distributing your assets among your beneficiaries. Naturally, you want someone you trust and love to fill this role (rather than an individual appointed by the state) and so should it fall vacant a new designation should be made as quickly as possible. Continue reading 📖:...