Last Wills
Find answers to questions you might have about last wills, and get a better understanding of how they're written, what happens if they're contested, and more.
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What Happens if Your Domestic Partner Dies Without a Will
Have you and your domestic partner created estate plans? If not, you need to know what happens when a domestic partner dies without a will.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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What Is Federal Inheritance Tax vs. Estate Taxes?
An inheritance tax is different from an estate tax. Whether you have to pay one, both, or neither depends upon the state where you live.
· 7 min read
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Joint Last Wills and Testaments
Joint last wills and testaments provide for the disposition of the assets of two people, most often a husband and wife although they can be between any two people. A joint will is one document and is also known by the term “mutual will,” but it should not be confused with a “mirror will,” which refers to a will that is identical to another will.
· 3 min read
