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 a Child Entitled to When a Parent Dies Without a Will?
When a parent dies without a will, state laws determine how their assets will be distributed. Find out what children can expect to inherit and how state laws impact their rights.
· 7 min read
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Estate Planning When You Have Property in Different States
Passing down property owned in multiple states can prove challenging, but some solutions may avoid probate court.
· 3 min read
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How to File a Small Estate Affidavit in Texas
Because probate proceedings can be expensive and time-consuming, Texas has provided a small estate affidavit procedure for decedents with small estates. Find out who qualifies and how to file this affidavit.
· 3 min read
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How to Avoid Probate: 10 Tips
Use our 10 tips to avoid probate court, save money, speed up the transfer of assets to beneficiaries, and preserve family privacy.
· 13 min read
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What Is an Affidavit of Heirship?
You may need to create and file an affidavit of heirship if a family member has died without a will and you believe you are entitled to inherit any property left behind.
· 4 min read
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What Is a Life Estate Deed?
A life estate deed is one way of transferring ownership of real property that offers a number of estate planning advantages.
· 8 min read
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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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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
