Personal Planning
Feb 20, 2025
Understanding the Probate Process: Simplifying Estate Distribution
The probate process is often misunderstood and can feel overwhelming during an already emotional time. Whether you’re managing a loved one’s estate or planning your own, understanding probate is key to ensuring a smooth estate distribution. This guide will simplify the complexities of probate and explain how a notary public can help.
What Is Probate?
Probate is the legal process of valida…
Dec 2, 2015
Avoid abuse with safeguards for personal planning
Written by Joanne on June 15, 2015
June 15 is elder abuse awareness day. It seems like a good time to consider safeguards for personal planning.
We are all going to die and many of us will need some assistance with our affairs prior to death—due to illness, injury, aging or disability.
How can we protect ourselves, when arranging for others to help us?
Learn about the legal documents avai…