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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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 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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The Great Wealth Transfer: How to Protect Your Legacy
Experts estimate that nearly $90 trillion will change generational hands by 2045—but much of it may be lost.
· 7 min read
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How Long Do You Have to Transfer Property After Death?
Factors that influence the property transfer timeline after death can include estate complexity, the presence of a will, and beneficiary disputes.
· 7 min read
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What to Do When Someone Dies: Immediate Next Steps
After a loved one dies, it can be understandable to feel lost in grief and not know what to do. These 10 steps can be your guide in the first few days and weeks.
· 10 min read
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Create a Living Trust in Alabama
A living trust can help you avoid the cost and time of probate, and offers more control over your estate than a last will. Find out how a living trust works in Alabama.
· 4 min read
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What Is a Letter of Testamentary and Why Do You Need One?
In order to fulfill your duties as the executor of an estate, you must first be granted the authority through a letter of testamentary. Read on to learn more.
· 9 min read
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What is a Constructive Trust?
A constructive trust is established to right a wrong, relating to a person's property. Whether temporary or ongoing, it can address several types of wrongdoing.
· 3 min read
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What Is a Settlor of a Trust?
A settlor of a trust is an individual who creates a trust by transferring assets into it and establishing its terms. Find out how they can help your beneficiaries manage your property.
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