Real estate disputes are a common occurrence, but these disputes can often be resolved through alternative dispute resolution methods, such as arbitration or mediation. Here are the benefits of the common alternative dispute resolution methods in real estate cases....
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Protecting your family’s finances through estate planning
Creating a last will and testament is not the one and only task of planning an estate in Delaware. You have to consider every legal action that could significantly decrease or increase your family's income if you're no longer around. It's important to develop...
Should you establish a revocable living trust?
Do you wonder how your loved ones will manage the portion of the inheritance you leave for them? One way to get your answer is to set up a revocable living trust (RLT). If you live in Delaware, here are some things you should know about an RLT for estate planning...
What is a revocable living trust and how does it work?
Residents of Delaware who wish to protect their assets and family members should consider estate planning. One option is a revocable living trust. What is a revocable living trust? A revocable living trust is a trust that can hold a person’s assets and property while...
Estate planning, wills, and trusts-what’s the difference?
Estate planning involves deciding who will inherit your assets and property when you pass away. You can also use estate and trust mediation to hand over the power to someone your trust to handle your affairs if you become incapacitated. Making a will and estate...
Forensic accounting helps resolve estate problems
Forensic accounting is well known among business owners because of the rise in identity theft. An experienced accountant in Delaware can investigate fraud in your estate. Forensic accounting is one method of investigating and resolving an estate-related dispute...
Ways to settle an estate dispute out of court
Estate mediation in Delaware is a better solution than court for some estate owners. Property disputes can occur during or after the life of an estate owner. What many people learn when dealing with disputes is how flexible estate plans, wills and trusts really are....
Do beneficiaries have to share with their siblings?
The estate planning process can be a complicated one in Delaware, but so can the asset distribution process. What would happen if a child from an estate gets more money or property than their siblings? What if they get the entire estate? Does the beneficiary have to...
Is mediation a way to settle estate disputes?
During probate, various relatives and heirs learn about the testator's decisions. Not everyone may appreciate being left out of a will or not receiving what he or she feels he or she deserves. In some cases, serious concerns about improprieties may guide decisions to...
What to know about choosing an executor
If assets are retained in your Delaware estate at the time of your death, they will likely be subject to probate. An individual will be appointed to represent the estate during this proceeding. Typically, the judge overseeing your case will appoint the person named in...