Law Offices of Ann T. Wilson | Seattle Estate And Trust Law
Discuss Your Estate Concerns With An Experienced And Compassionate Lawyer
Law Offices of Ann T. Wilson | Seattle Estate And Trust Law
Discuss Your Estate Concerns With An Experienced And Compassionate Lawyer

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Protecting your estate from inheritance theft

On Behalf of | Mar 8, 2022 | Estate Planning

It might seem obvious that your beneficiaries will take over the estate from you when the time comes. However, this is not always guaranteed. Your assets and property could end up in the wrong hands at the expense of your intended heirs.

Outsiders or even family members can steal your estate. For example, estate planning documents can be forged or undue influence used to suit the interests of other parties. Unfortunately, these actions go unpunished in most cases since victims are unaware they were wronged. 

Therefore, it is crucial to stay a step ahead and protect your estate. How can you do this?

Have a solid estate plan

Consider having an estate plan that details how your estate will be handled when you are not around. Additionally, your beneficiaries should be aware of your estate plans and any changes you make to prevent any loose ends.

Do not forget to update your estate plans

Should there be any drastic changes in your life, it is necessary to update your estate plans and ensure everything is covered. You do not want a situation where you leave assets out of your estate plans – you never know what will happen to them.

Choose someone you trust as an executor or trustee

It is advisable to have someone you trust as the executor of the estate since they will be in charge of everything before the estate passes over to the beneficiaries. Appointing someone you trust to execute your wishes and protect your estate will go a long way in safeguarding what you have worked so hard for over the years.

Ultimately, the decisions you make while crafting your estate plans will play a significant part in protecting the estate from theft or inheritance hijacking. With a foolproof estate plan, you will rest assured that everything will be taken care of once you are gone.