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Estate Planning & Dementia: What You Should Consider
Establishing an estate plan allows a person to provide detailed instructions about how their property and assets should be distributed to beneficiaries when they’re gone....
Second Marriages & Estate Planning
According to a 2022 survey, 40% of Americans say that the main reason they don’t have a will is because they haven’t gotten around to...
I Lost My Mom’s Original Will, But I Have a Copy
The final wishes of our loved ones are usually spelled out in a document called “a last will and testament,” or a will. Those who...
What to Do First When Someone Dies
The death of a loved one can be devastating news to receive. Even if they were elderly or in poor health, the reality can be...
Resolving Family Feuds as the Executor of an Estate
You’ve been named the personal representative in a will, and then the day comes that the will must be administered in probate court. You have...
How to Handle Creditors’ Claims as an Executor or Trustee
When a person dies, the personal representative or executor will settle the decedent’s final affairs and distribute assets to the heirs and beneficiaries. However, prior...
Important Tips for Executor of an Estate
It is an honor to be named executor of someone’s estate. The will’s creator, or the probate court, is entrusting you with the responsibility of...
Dispelling Estate Planning Myths
According to a 2021 Wills and Estate Planning Study by Caring.com, 58% of respondents who don’t have a will said that they haven’t started thinking...
Estate Planning Checklist: What to Consider Before You Start
While everyone should strive to have a positive outlook on life, it is still important to protect your assets and make sure that your wishes...