Jane Haskins, Esq.
Jane has written hundreds of articles aimed at educating the public about the legal system, especially the legal aspects of starting and running a small business. She has more than 20 years of experience as a practicing attorney, focusing on helping small business owners with startup and contract issues. View her work on LinkedIn.
More From This Author
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Should It Stay or Should It Go? a Guide to Your Personal Documents
Organizing your paper and digital files can seem overwhelming if you don't know what to keep and what to get rid of. Use this guide to get your personal papers in order for the new year.
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Essential Medical/Financial Documents for Parents of College-Bound Child
If your child has a serious accident or illness at college, you may not be able to talk to doctors or be involved in your child's care without the right paperwork. Find out what you need to protect your family and avoid being left in the dark.
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How Divorce Affects Your Estate Plan
A final divorce decree settles the financial and legal issues between you and your ex, but it doesn't change your estate planning documents. Find out why it's important to revise your estate plan when you divorce.
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Having the Talk About Estate Planning with Your Aging (Not-so-Tech-Savvy) Parents
It's hard to find the right moment to talk to your aging parents about their finances and plans for the future. Here are some tips for getting the conversation started, and what to ask them.
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Estate Planning for the Modern Blended Family
In the TV series “Modern Family," dad Jay Pritchett has two grown children and four grandchildren. He also has a second wife, Gloria, who's close to the same age as his kids. He and Gloria have a son of their own, and Jay is also raising a stepson from Gloria's previous marriage.
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Estate Planning: An Overview
A basic estate plan protects you and your family, and it's not as complicated as you might think.
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Estate Planning: A Holiday Checklist
As your family grows and changes, your estate plan should, too. Family holiday gatherings are a great time to ask these five important questions to guide your estate planning—or at least to get the conversation started.
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Coronavirus Presents an Opportunity to Protect Your Family and the Ones You Love
As the world battles the coronavirus pandemic, it's easy to feel anxious and uncertain. Estate planning is one way to take control and make plans that will protect you and your family. Find out how an estate plan can help you get through this crisis.
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Annual Checkup: Is Your Estate Plan Up-to-Date?
An outdated estate plan can cause trouble for you and your family, so it's wise to regularly review and update your estate plan.
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5 E-Commerce Must-Haves that Will Save You Time and Money
These tools can help you manage orders and stay on top of marketing.
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