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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What is a Simple Will? A Comprehensive Guide
A simple will can be one of the easiest ways to protect your loved ones and make sure your final wishes are honored. Creating a simple will is easy if you follow a few key rules.
· 12 min read
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How to Set Up a Trust: A Comprehensive Guide for 2025
Online and do-it-yourself options walk you through how to set up a trust. Revocable trust, irrevocable trust, living trust, or testamentary trust, all options are available to people from all economic strata.
· 28 min read
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How to Start an LLC for Estate Planning
Forming an LLC for estate planning can help your loved ones avoid probate and save money on taxes after your death.
· 10 min read
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HIPAA Authorization Form: What It Is and How to Use One
A HIPAA authorization form lets you choose who can have access to your medical information. Learn how to use this form as part of your estate plan.
· 10 min read
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Conservatorship vs. Guardianship: Key Differences and Legal Guidance
While guardians manage a person's well-being, conservators manage a person's property. Learn state specifics and how to access this type of care.
· 9 min read
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Co-executors of Wills: Duties, Pros and Cons, and Choosing the Right Person
Prepare for the future of your estate by understanding if you should choose more than one executor who can handle your wishes jointly.
· 8 min read
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How Long Does Probate Take? Plus Tips for Navigating the Process
The complexity of your estate, local laws, and liabilities can all impact the length of probate. But, planning ahead may help speed things up.
· 9 min read
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How to Buy and Sell Probate Property
Probate can be a great opportunity to buy real estate. Find out how and when probate property is sold and how to take advantage of it.
· 10 min read
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What Does Per Stirpes Mean in Estate Planning?
Per stirpes is the legal term for how assets are distributed if a beneficiary dies before you. Learn how it impacts your legacy and estate.
· 16 min read
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Who and What Is Next of Kin? Meaning and Inheritance Details
If you die without a will, your next of kin is the closest living blood relative who may inherit your assets. Learn about next of kin inheritance rights.
· 43 min read