Brette Sember, J.D.
Brette is a former attorney and has been a writer and editor for more than 25 years. She is the author of more than 40 books, many of them about legal topics. Brette has written, edited, and consulted for a large number of legal outlets, legal websites, legal practice management software companies, online legal service companies, and law firms. She is a national expert on divorce and family law. View her work on her website.
More From This Author
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How to Create a Living Trust in Texas: A Complete Guide
Ensure your estate is handled smoothly and your heirs are taken care of. Start a living trust in Texas with these simple steps.
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How to Change a Living Trust
If changes happen in your life, you may wonder if you can make changes to your living trust. Find out how to change or amend your living trust.
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Is LegalZoom a Good Way to Create a Living Trust?
LegalZoom has helped more than 100,000 people protect their families with a living trust. Having one helps communicate your wishes so your loved ones aren't left guessing or dealing with the courts.
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Can a LegalZoom Will Work for Me?
Creating your will through LegalZoom provides you with a state-specific, personalized document that ensures your wishes are carried out. Writing a will is simple and inexpensive with LegalZoom's options.
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4 Essential Estate Planning Documents
Estate planning is about more than writing a will.
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Why Millennials Need an Estate Plan
No matter how young you are, there are plenty of good reasons to make a will and more.
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When to Make a Living Trust
Living trusts provide many benefits and are an attractive estate planning option. Trusts are not the right solution for everyone though. Find out if you should consider creating a living trust.
· 4 min read
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How to Know if an Online Will Service is Right for You
An online wills service can take a lot of the cost and hassle out of creating a will, but is it a good idea for you? Find out whether an online will may work for you.
· 14 min read
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Intestate Succession: What Happens When You Die Without a Will
A will allows you to choose who will inherit from you. When you die intestate (without a will), how your estate is divided is left up to the state. Find out how this would impact you.
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Fall Is the Time for a Fresh Start on Estate Planning
Fall is the perfect time to get started with, or to finish up, your estate planning. As your children grow, your plan should change so that you're prepared for the future. And your adult children need to start making estate plans of their own.
· 3 min read