Author: Leighton Burrey

You’ve probably heard the word ‘probate’ at some point or perhaps you know someone who had to endure the probate process after the passing of a family member or loved one. The term ‘probate’ is typically used in one of two ways: it can refer to the process the probate…

Valid question.  Why does anyone care about putting together a plan to dispose of their estate after their death?  You won’t be around so who cares? Simply put… your family cares.  Your loved ones care.  The people you care about care. At Business Estate and Tax Attorney P.C., we have…

The When, Why, and How of Estate Planning Checkups Keeping your estate plan up-to-date is an important consideration and responsibility. While lots of people make an effort to create an estate plan, failing to make updates is all-too-common. There’s only so much you can do to ensure the longevity and…

Does Your Family Need an Estate Plan? When you’re young and healthy, death is not something most people think about. In fact, many avoid thinking about it at all. That’s one of the reasons why estate planning doesn’t even cross their minds. Or if it does, they think they have…

No matter how complex your estate is, or how much you own, it’s important that you manage it all properly. This is where estate planning comes in. Estate planning gives you complete control over what happens to your assets when you pass away, and it can prevent unnecessary stress for…