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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How to Get Motivated: 6 Steps to a Good Will
People think of wills as the best way to pass along the assets they have gathered over a lifetime. But a will plays another role—it can be the best way to keep the peace among your family and friends, who may have different ideas of what you really want.
· 2 min read
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Without a Will, What Will Happen to Zappos CEO's Fortune?
Without a will in place, the fate of the former Zappos CEO's fortune is now in the hands of the courts.
· 3 min read
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How Quickly Are Wills Probated After Death?
Because an estate cannot be distributed to the beneficiaries until the will is probated, the length of time of the probate process directly affects beneficiaries.
· 3 min read
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How to Prevent Your Family from Contesting Your Will
When you create your will as part of your estate plan, you are making sure your last wishes will be carried out. All that careful planning and thought could be for naught, though, if someone successfully contests your will. Making sure your will can't be contested will ensure your final intentions are fulfilled.
· 4 min read
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Where Should I Keep My Last Will?
Once you create your last will and testament, the next thing you should do is store it in a safe place.
· 4 min read
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Estate Planning 101: Understanding Probate Lawyer Fees
While not every estate needs an attorney, probate lawyer fees shouldn’t scare you off. By understanding the cost, you can see how probate attorneys help with the probate process.
· 8 min read
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Pros and Cons of Having a Co-Executor of a Will
Should you designate more than one person to handle your estate after you pass? Before you decide, find out some of the benefits and drawbacks.
· 4 min read
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Contingent Beneficiaries in a Living Trust
You've designated a primary beneficiary for your living trust. But have you considered choosing a contingent beneficiary as well? Learn the benefits of having a contingent beneficiary for your living trust.
· 4 min read
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What Is an Irrevocable Trust?
An irrevocable living trust can provide benefits not available with a revocable trust. Learn how an irrevocable trust can avoid taxes, protect property from creditors, and preserve property if Medicaid or other government benefits become desirable.
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What Does a Living Trust Do?
A living trust can help you avoid the hassles and delays of probate and has other benefits as well.
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