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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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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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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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
