Andre O. McDonald, Author at McDonald Law Firm, LLC

Limited Impact of Estrangement on Estate Planning

Unfortunately, rifts sometimes arise between family members that are much more serious than just temporary squabbles. The result may be estrangement, defined...

Collecting Debts on Behalf of Your Deceased Loved One

People often engage in transactions that result in money being owed to them, such as loaning money to a friend or business...

Four Things Your Spouse Should Know Before You Die

It is normal for married couples to share almost every aspect of their lives with each other. But when it comes to...

Difference Between Transfer on Death and Payable on Death Designation

Adding a payable on death (POD) or transfer on death (TOD) designation to an account allows the assets (money and property) in...

Should the Trustee of My Trust Be Different During My...

When you create a trust, choosing a trustee is one of the most important decisions you will make. If you create a...

Bills and Services to Cancel—and Keep—When a Loved One Dies

A loved one’s passing is challenging on many different levels. In addition to the emotional difficulty of processing someone’s death, there are...

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