Erik J. Broel

When it comes to probate proceedings, each state has its own laws and regulations. After a person dies, all their assets must go through probate to be distributed to the heirs and beneficiaries. If the decedent owns properties only in…

What can you do when there is a family property in a grandparent’s name, but nothing has been done? How to get heir property in your name? These situations can be very tricky, especially if the grandparent passed away a…

Changing property ownership after someone’s death could be a complex process, influenced by various legal proceedings and formalities that must be fulfilled appropriately. Typically, one of the most common steps you need to consider is related to transferring home and…

The death of a loved one is always a devastating experience. In addition to dealing with your own grief, you might also find yourself in the position of handling various administrative duties, and sometimes, you might be nominated as the…

Everyone knows that a life insurance policy is considered a “safe investment” and the best way to ensure that your family members are cared for after you pass away. However, for many people, the main question is, “Does life insurance…

If you’ve recently lost a loved one and they did not leave a will, you’ll still have to sit and discuss estate matters with your family. Questions like whether you need to go through probate, who will be the Administrator…

When someone dies, whether or not they left a will, the person appointed as administrator or executor has a key role in managing the deceased’s estate. As the estate’s personal representative, they also handle the deceased’s financial affairs and have…

Losing a loved one could be an overwhelming and challenging time, and dealing with the legal problems of settling the deceased estate could make it more difficult. You would navigate through a sea of emotions, and the last thing you…

Losing a family member or a loved one is a time characterized by intense and different emotions, and the idea of handling probate proceedings is a complicated and daunting task. Did the deceased leave a will that clearly states who…

When entering into a joint property ownership with someone else, you must consider many things, such as what share each of you owns and what will happen with the estate when one of the owners dies before the other. From…

When someone passes away, it is common for family members to ask questions about their loved one’s financial assets. They might wonder: What to do with their bank accounts? Can someone withdraw from these accounts? What happens to their 401(k)?…

After a loved one’s death, you may suspect that the executor is not handling the estate properly. Below are some common examples of executor misconduct and what can be done to avoid such situations. Questions like these might have crossed…