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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 … more
How to Obtain a Death Ceritifcate
When you are helping to wrap up the affairs of the deceased, you will probably need a death certificate to get access to bank accounts, safety deposit boxes and insurance proceeds. It is … more
What Sorts Of Instructions Are Made As Part Of An Estate Plan?
An estate plan consists of one or more documents that set forth instructions. Some documents are used to control health care decisions, others control your property in the event of your incapacity, … more

What Happens When a Person Dies Without a Will?
If you want to make sure that your property is distributed according to your personal wishes at the time of your death, then it is important to have a properly drafted and executed will. When a person does not have a will at the time of their deat, then the person's property is distributed according to the state’s default laws of distribution, known as intestacy laws. … more
Naming Children as Life Insurance Beneficiaries
Many people purchase life insurance to provide for their children. As the term implies, life insurance is an insurance plan that allows a parent, or other policy holder, to continue to provide financially for the beneficiaries after the parent’s death. Life insurance can provide income for the day to day support of a child and it can provide funds for long term or larger … more