After a Death

We all know Benjamin Franklin’s famous quote, “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” This 18th century mantra holds true today. We all face these two [...]

Because we don’t like to talk or think about death, we find many people don’t understand what actually needs to happen after a death. Many of us think, “My estate and assets will go to my kids. [...]

Updated in 2025. Please use this glossary to better understand our “After a Death” series, which explains what happens to your assets and estate upon your passing. Assets: Can [...]

We are pleased when we can help a young family develop an estate plan that fits their needs and honors their wishes. Many couples have good intentions to plan for the unexpected…then the busyness [...]

When people think about their estate, they tend to think of the assets they will pass on, like their stamp collection, a home or vacation property, and of course, their money. However, it’s [...]

TrustCase™ is a service that administers and settles your estate through a collaboration among family, trustees/executors and lawyers. Every estate is eligible for this service, whether or not [...]