Estate Planning
Plan for your future today. Learn the specific estate planning documents you need to protect yourself and your loved ones.
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What Is Joint Tenancy? A Legal Definition
Joint tenancy offers two or more people a convenient and affordable approach to purchasing property together, but with its own rule book.
· 11 min read
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How to Contest a Will and When You Should
You may be able to contest a loved one’s will in certain situations, such as in cases involving fraud or coercion or if the testator has multiple wills.
· 9 min read
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Probate Advance vs. Probate Loan: What’s the Difference?
If you’re expecting an inheritance but need money faster than probate can get it to you, a probate advance or probate loan might be exactly what you need.
· 9 min read
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Medicaid Long-Term Care Planning
Medicaid helps with long-term care, but not everyone qualifies.
· 5 min read
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Who Can Override a Power of Attorney?
An individual can typically override their own power of attorney (POA), but termination rights depend on the type of POA and the reasons for canceling it.
· 8 min read
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10 Questions to Ask a Probate Attorney
A probate attorney has got your back when it comes to dealing with estates. Use these guiding questions to find a lawyer you feel comfortable with.
· 10 min read
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Can I Write My Own Will and Have It Notarized?
If you’re wondering, can I write my own will? We’ve got the answer. Yes! You can.
· 10 min read
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Can Power of Attorney Change Beneficiaries on a Bank Account?
Changing beneficiaries on a bank account is a fairly simple process if your power of attorney documents allow it.
· 4 min read
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How Do You Become the Executor of an Estate Without a Will?
Becoming the administrator of an estate without a will requires petitioning the court and fulfilling a few other requirements before you can begin settling a decedent's estate.
· 3 min read
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How to Find a Will and Get a Copy
If you want to obtain a copy of a will for legal reasons or simply out of curiosity, you may be able to access it simply by requesting it.
· 10 min read
