Legal Moment: Who pays your ongoing bills after you die?

by Cohen Highley | Oct 1, 2023 | On Air, Wills & Estates

Victoria Young ANNOUNCER: I’m with Victoria Young from Cohen Highley Lawyers. Who pays your ongoing bills and other finances after you die? VICTORIA: That is the responsibility of the executor of your will. When you die, many bills, in particular those related...

Info to Keep with Your Copy of the Will

by Cohen Highley | Jul 10, 2023 | On Air, Wills & Estates

https://cohenhighley.com/wp-content/files/Cohen-Highley-Legal-Moment-Brian-Phillips.mp3 Brian Phillips ANNOUNCER: I’m here with Brian Phillips, a partner at Cohen Highley Lawyers. You mentioned that having a good will may not be enough. What else is needed?...

Estate Planning – Attempting to Avoid Probate Fees – Risks of Joint Ownership

by Cohen Highley | Jul 10, 2023 | Wills & Estates

Disclaimer – The foregoing is not to be considered as legal advice, and is intended as general information only.  Legal advice can only be given in the context of a known set of circumstances. Joint Ownership Strategy A common strategy being promoted to avoid...

Is there anything parents with minor children should consider when it comes time to drafting their wills?

by Cohen Highley | Feb 3, 2023 | On Air, Wills & Estates

https://cohenhighley.com/wp-content/files/ch-lm-02-2023-Aesha-Patel-915TheBeat-Feb3.mp3 Aesha Patel ANNOUNCER: I’m with Aesha Patel from Cohen Highley Lawyers. Is there anything parents with minor children should consider when it comes time to draft their wills?...

If someone wants to leave a legacy for loved ones after they die, what options are there?

by Cohen Highley | Aug 19, 2022 | On Air, Wills & Estates

https://cohenhighley.com/wp-content/files/ch-lm-08-2022-victoria-young-FM96-aug19.mp3 Victoria Young ANNOUNCER: I’m with Victoria Young from Cohen Highley Lawyers if someone wants to leave a legacy for loved ones after they die, what options are there? VICTORIA:...

What do executors of wills need to know?

by Cohen Highley | Aug 5, 2022 | On Air, Wills & Estates

https://cohenhighley.com/wp-content/files/ch-lm-08-2022-victoria-young-FRESH-Aug5.mp3  Victoria Young ANNOUNCER: I’m with Victoria Young from Cohen Highley Lawyers. Anything Executors of wills should know? VICTORIA: Often, people designated as executors are...