Jones Foster elder law shareholder Genny Bernstein was featured in Kiplinger Personal Finance in an article exploring the realities of probate and how individuals can plan smarter to protect their loved ones.
Ms. Bernstein shared her firsthand experience with the probate process, emphasizing that it can often be more time-consuming and complex than people expect.
She explained estates must go through a 90-day creditor notice period before any distributions can be made. She also stressed the importance of open communication when creating a will to help avoid disputes that could lead to costly legal battles.
“You don’t have to leave an estate equally, and you don’t have to leave it to your bloodline,” Ms. Bernstein said. “But if you’re not going to do that, you should have a conversation with those people.”
Read the full Kiplinger article here for more insights: Probate: The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Side of Estate Planning
