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.

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.
April 22, 2024 · 4 min read
Kansas last will and testament
Kansas has specific requirements for making a last will. Learn more about getting a last will in Kansas, including how to change the will, what happens to your property when you pass away, and more.
April 22, 2024 · 5 min read
Minnesota last will and testament
Minnesota has specific laws that affect how a last will ensures your property is correctly handled when you pass away. Find out more about the specific laws that affect last wills in Minnesota, how to get a last will, how to change a last will, and more.
April 22, 2024 · 3 min read
Kentucky last will and testament
If you pass away without a last will in Kentucky, your wishes may not be protected. Find out more about getting a last will in Kentucky, how to change your last will, the types of property that can be protected by a last will, and more.
April 22, 2024 · 5 min read
Washington last will and testament
Find out more about the specific laws that affect last wills in Washington, how to get a last will, how to change a last will, what you can leave to your heirs through a last will, and more.
April 22, 2024 · 4 min read
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.
April 22, 2024 · 6 min read
Sibling rivalry: What happens when a sibling disputes a parent's will
While most wills are upheld in courts, there are four main legal reasons that a will may be overturned.
April 22, 2024 · 4 min read
Vermont last will and testament
Find out more about the specific laws that affect last wills in Vermont, how to get a last will, how to change a last will, what you can leave to your heirs through a last will, and more.
April 19, 2024 · 3 min read
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.
April 9, 2024 · 3 min read
Estate planning statistics to read before writing your will
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated estate planning activity in the U.S. But many Americans still remain without one.
April 9, 2024 · 11 min read