What Is Estate Planning?
Estate planning is a process to consider alternatives for, to think through, and to set up legally effective arrangements that would meet your specific wishes if something happens to you or those …
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Do I Have to Have a Will?
No, but if you do not have a will then your assets will be distributed “intestate.” What this means is that your property will be distributed to your “heirs” (usually …
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Does It Make Sense To Use An Attorney? Is It Expensive?
Only an attorney who regularly practices in the fields of wills, trusts, probate and estate planning is able to provide you with really sound legal advice as you put your estate plan into place. …
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You Can't Take It With You So Why Not Make a Will?
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 Write Your Own Will
In order for your assets to be distributed according to your wishes at the time of your death, it is important that you have a valid will in place when you die. While in years past it was customary to go to your attorney to have a will drafted, there are several options available to you if you want to write your own will. The Handwritten Will In legal terms a handwritten will is known as …
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