Estate Administration in New Mexico: A Step-by-Step Guide to Distributing Assets
Understanding estate administration makes it easier to honor the wishes of your deceased loved one.
June 26, 2024
How to Liquidate Assets after a Loved One’s Death
Liquidating assets after death involves converting the decedent’s properties into cash which could include selling real estate, stocks, or personal items. This guide provides a clear overview of the steps an executor of an estate would take before and during liquidating assets of a loved one.
January 24, 2024
What to Do When a Spouse Dies
“Unfortunately, during the grieving process surviving spouses also need to navigate the complex financial issues that arise after the death of their partner.” The death
May 18, 2023
What Is Probate?
Unless they’ve experienced it themselves, most people don’t know what happens after the funeral is over and mourners return to their lives. A recent article
April 28, 2023
What Is Included on a HIPAA Authorization Form?
A HIPAA authorization is a detailed document in which specific uses and disclosures of protected health are explained in full.
March 10, 2023
Why You Need a Secondary Beneficiary
Naming secondary beneficiaries can help estate planners avoid the delay and costs of going through probate, as well as ensure that your wishes are carried out.
March 1, 2023
How Does a Trust Work?
There’s no single path for everyone to follow. However, you might consider establishing a trust, which offers some key benefits.
March 1, 2023
Why Change the Executor of Your Will?
While you may draft a will assuming that your choice of executor won’t change, there are different reasons why making a switch may be necessary.
February 23, 2023
Do I Need to Name a Life Insurance Beneficiary?
What Is a Beneficiary and How Do I Name One?
February 6, 2023
What Happens When Property Is Owned Jointly and an Owner Dies?
Various types of property, such as bank accounts and real estate, can be owned jointly with another person(s).
February 6, 2023
