The primary role of an executor is to handle and distribute the estate of a deceased person to the named beneficiaries. However, for reasons best known to them, there are times when an executor will fail to carry out their duties. And so, if you are a person of interest in the estate, and you […]
Getting dismissed from a job can be one of the most frustrating things an individual can go through. Apart from losing a source of income, it can also negatively affect one’s mental health. As you’d imagine, there are various reasons why someone might get dismissed from their job. For a start, an employee may get […]
For any startup, a proper legal framework is essential for your business’s successful growth. Unfortunately, setting up multiple contracts and agreements with partners, investors, customers, and employees can be overwhelming if you’re unfamiliar with the process. To help streamline this process, we have compiled this quick guide to provide startups with a comprehensive legal checklist […]
Mergers and Acquisitions are critical parts of business growth strategies, as they offer numerous ways for companies to expand their operations, access new markets, and improve their overall competitiveness. While both approaches involve combining two or more companies, there are significant differences between mergers and acquisitions. As a business owner, it is important that you […]
Growth is an essential part of human existence. It is one of the things that set us apart from non-living things and makes our journey through life a continuous process of learning, evolving, and becoming better versions of ourselves. However, as humans grow older, all kinds of health issues will set it, thereby making it […]
If you are not conversant with estate planning, you probably would have heard the term “executor” and not know what it means or what they even do. The term “executor” in estate planning is self-explanatory; it doesn’t have another meaning other than the one you see in the dictionary. Simply put, an executor is appointed […]
When a loved one passes away, their estate may need to go through probate court to be distributed according to their wishes. Unfortunately, sometimes the probate court’s decisions don’t always align with what the family believes is fair and just. If you find yourself in this situation, it’s important to know that you do have options. […]
Since it is obvious that we will all die one day, leaving behind a good reputation is just as important as having your estate planned before you pass on. When you plan your estate before you pass on, you create a legal document that will speak on your behalf after you have departed this world. Estate […]
As a parent, it is only natural to worry about what will happen to our children after we might we passed away. Understandably, not many people enjoy thinking or talking about this type of topic for obvious reasons: Reality is hard to deal with. This kind of topic becomes even more complicated and, at the […]
Estate planning law recognizes all kinds of relationships, including domestic relationships or partnerships. When you are in a domestic relationship with another person, you can create an estate plan together so that when one partner dies, the estate plan will determine who will inherit the deceased properties. However, if a domestic partner dies intestate or […]