Blog Posts in June, 2014

Old or Ill? Draft Your Estate Plan Before It's Too Late

When it comes to the future protection of your loved ones and your hard-earned assets, it is never too soon to begin planning. Unexpected events happen in life all the time, and you wouldn't want ...
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What Is Living Probate?

There are two different senses in which "living probate" can be used. One definition refers to conservatorship proceedings. In some states, if someone becomes incapacitated, the court might ...
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How Quiet Titles Can Clear Up Estate Plan Issues

Do you believe you have a right to property that you inherited? Does another party, possible a potential buyer or a company with a lien on the property, think otherwise? If so, you may be able to ...
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Is a Joint Will a Good Idea?

A joint last will is a single document shared by two people, a last will and testament that leaves all the pair's possessions to one another. A joint will is usually created by a married couple, ...
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What Is an Ethical Will?

Unlike a last will and testament, which is legally enforceable, an "ethical will" is a letter that you can write and leave to your family or friends when you pass away. Normally, individuals ...
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About Inheritance Rights

What happens if you don't have a will? What happens if a close relative wants to challenge the terms in your will? Depending on your state's laws, certain relatives could have a claim on a ...
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Estate Planning and Your Second Marriage

If you are in your second marriage, you will want to be careful when you are planning for the future of your estate. Oftentimes, individual that have been previously married have certain policies in ...
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