Estate Planning
Plan for your future today. Learn the specific estate planning documents you need to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Revising your estate plan after divorce
After a divorce, your estate plan will undoubtedly change. It is important to consider changing your will, living trust, power of attorney documents…
How do I get a medical power of attorney for child?
What would happen if you are a long way from home and your child has a medical emergency and someone needs to sign a consent form? A temporary…
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…
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.
How an estate plan can protect your business, family
With the right estate plan, you can minimize the chance your business will suffer or cause family conflicts after your death.
What does an executor do (definition)?
Need a simple, non-legalese “executor" definition? An executor is the person who handles a deceased person's estate, making sure all property is…
What is a life estate deed?
A life estate deed is one way of transferring ownership of real property.
Family trust vs. living trust: What's the difference?
Both a family trust and a living trust can help you achieve your estate planning goals, but which one is better for you depends on your needs.
Power of attorney requirements in Georgia
You may want someone you trust to handle certain matters for you. This might be done for your convenience or because you have become incapacitated…
How to file a small estate affidavit in Texas
Because probate proceedings can be expensive and time-consuming, Texas has provided a small estate affidavit procedure for decedents with small…