What Is A Will?
A Will is a written instrument containing directions for how the property of the person making the Will (called the testator) shall be divided on his or her death. State law generally requires that …
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What Happens If A Person Dies Without A Will?
If a person dies without a Will, he/she will be considered to have died intestate. In this case, property will be distributed by the states laws. Often, the surviving spouse will get half the …
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What Happens If A Person Dies With A Will?
In general, after the testator (the person with the Will) dies, the person named in the Will to carry out its terms (an executor or personal representative) files the original Will and other legal …
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Basic Requirements for a Last Will and Testament in Alabama
A Last Will and Testament is one of the most important legal documents a person can create during his or her lifetime. If a person dies without a Will they are said to have died “intestate” and state laws will determine how and to whom the person’s assets will be distributed. If a person dies without a Will the beneficiaries can not dispute the court’s …
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How to Make Medical Decisions When You are Unconscious
Most of us worry about what would happen to us if we got sick or hurt and we were not able to make our own medical decisions. We worry about losing control and not being able to communicate our consent to various medical interventions. We worry that our children will not be able to agree on the best course of treatment for us. A living will is designed to help you plan for just such …
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