What Happens to My Debt When I Die?
I have a classic lawyer answer to this question- it depends. Here are some factors to consider when thinking about this question: Do you co-own the debt with another person? Is it a joint credit card with your…
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Intra-Family Conflict After Death – It Can Be Expensive
We all hear horror stories about siblings becoming estranged after the death of a parent because they couldn’t agree about who should get their mom’s teapot. Unfortunately, most estate planning and probate attorneys can tell you these stories have a…
How can an attorney help you with probate?
When a loved one passes away, families often face a huge amount of logistical hassles and tasks in the midst of their grief. The last thing you want to deal with on top of all the other arrangements are court…
Probate - I'm Scared of Probate, Is It Necessary?
Scared of Probate?! First of all, you probably shouldn’t be. Probate in New Mexico is not that expensive or overly drawn-out process that you might have heard about in other states. The cost of opening probate in New Mexico is…
Should I Create a Trust to Avoid Probate?
Avoiding probate is a common reason for creating trusts. One thing to note is that only a funded trust will avoid probate. Meaning, only assets that have been transferred and titled in a trust will avoid probate. When properly funded,…
Will, Probate and Trust Litigation FAQs
It is very common for disputes about wills and trusts to arise after a loved one has passed away. Sometimes people feel they were unjustly excluded or they have not received the inheritance they were entitled to. To better help…
Why Can't I Have a Trust?
When you open your newspaper and a pink flyer falls out telling you to come to a seminar about trusts, does that make you wonder why you do not have one too? It seems like everyone has trusts these days. …
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