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Importance of a Will When Disinheriting Children

Relationships between parents and their adult children can be complicated, especially when a relationship has soured due to parental alienation or a divorce. In the United States, a parent can take ...
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Common Mistakes Made by Executors

Carrying out the job of an executor is no easy task. At first, it seems like an honor, but as time passes the executor soon realizes that it’s not all sunshine and roses. When people write their ...
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Should Executors Hire Probate Attorneys?

If you have been appointed as an executor of an estate, you may be wondering if you really need a probate attorney. A job well done as an executor means you need to be good at math, and you must pay ...
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Can I Disinherit My Child?

Can you disinherit your child? A parent can disinherit their children in all states, except Louisiana – but only under limited circumstances. In Louisiana, you can’t disinherit a child who ...
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What are the Grounds for a Will Contest?

While some families are transparent about their intentions over how their assets will be distributed upon their death, others keep the details to themselves and prefer to have their heirs learn about ...
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