Last Wills

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Estate Planning & Young Adults – What to Consider
Apr 2013

Estate planning can help your family make important decisions during difficult times. As our lives become more complex, preparing an estate plan is no longer reserved for older Americans. Here are some situations where certain documents, like a power of attorney, may make sense for young adults in your family.

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The Other Side of the Will – Top 10 Duties of an Executor
Dec 2012

The role of executor is usually assigned to a close member of the family. Given the nature of the assignment itself, the role can be quite a challenge—both mentally and emotionally. What follows is a list of executor’s duties that hopefully will create the right expectations for the job. more...

People Who Leave Fortunes to Their Pets
Aug 2012

Some people really love their pets. And some people take their fondness for their pets to another level by leaving them fortunes—sometimes outrageous ones. See the lengths some pet lovers have gone to for their beloved pets. more...

Where to Store a Last Will
Aug 2012

After you’ve made a last will, one question many people have is where to store the document. Before you decide to store it in a plastic bag in your freezer, one thing to note is that you have options for where to safely store your will. more...