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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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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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
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Legatee, Heir, Beneficiary, and Devisee: What Are the Differences?
A quick guide to the language of inheritance to help you make sense of who's who in an estate plan.
· 3 min read
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12 Things that Are Wrong with Your Last Will
Don't make these common mistakes when writing your last will.
· 3 min read
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3 Tips to Help Prevent Contesting a Will After You're Gone
Avoid challenges to your will by planning for conflicts that could occur.
· 3 min read
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9 Famous People Who Died Without a Will
For these celebrities, the effects of their lack of planning had consequences.
· 3 min read
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Top 10 Considerations When Naming a Guardian in Your Will
Without specifying a legal guardian in your will, you are leaving this hugely important decision up to strangers.
· 4 min read
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24 Things You May Not Know About Wills but Should
Wills aren't complicated, but you should know what they do and don't control.
· 6 min read
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What Is Probate?
The probate process ensures that a deceased person's debts are paid and property is distributed in an orderly way. Probate follows the terms of a will as well as state law.
· 3 min read
