Ruby Chakraborty
Ruby Chakraborty is a content writer and strategist with over six years of experience specializing in creating content in healthcare, lifestyle, and legal services. At LegalZoom, Ruby leverages her expertise in content to simplify intricate legal subjects and help readers with the knowledge they need to make well-informed choices.
More From This Author
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Living Trusts 101: Funding and Managing a Living Trust
A how-to guide to getting your living trust funded.
· 7 min read
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Top 5 Benefits of a Living Trust
The 'living trust' has become an increasingly popular estate planning tool because of the many benefits it offers.
· 8 min read
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The Basics of 'I Love You' Wills
Do you know what an “I love you will” does and could it be right for you? As with any estate planning option, there are advantages and disadvantages, so read up before sharing the love!
· 7 min read
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No-Contest Clauses in Wills and Trusts
Are you concerned about a potential challenge to your will or trust once you're gone? A no-contest clause in a will or trust can be quite effective in discouraging challenges to the documents after your death.
· 8 min read
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Living Will vs. Advance Directive: Which Is Best for Your Estate?
Wondering about the differences between a living will and an advance directive? Read more to learn which to use in your estate plan.
· 10 min read
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Joint Last Wills and Testaments
Planning your estate as a couple? A joint last will ensures your shared assets go exactly where you want, even after the death of the first spouse. Understand how they are different from mutual and mirror wills and why blended families love them.
· 6 min read
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Should I Use a Last Will and Testament Template?
Using a template to write a will works perfectly well for some people, but there are some things you should consider when deciding whether it's the right choice for you.
· 11 min read
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Living Trust: Trustor vs. Trustee
Are you thinking about setting up a living trust? If so, you need to understand the difference between the trustor and trustee, how the two are related, and the role of each.
· 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.
· 7 min read
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How to Contest a Will and When You Should
Grief is hard, and it can be compounded when you're sure there's a problem with the will. If you believe that a loved one's will contains mistakes or is invalid, you might be able to contest it.
· 9 min read
