Brette Sember, J.D.
Brette is a former attorney and has been a writer and editor for more than 25 years. She is the author of more than 40 books, many of them about legal topics. Brette has written, edited, and consulted for a large number of legal outlets, legal websites, legal practice management software companies, online legal service companies, and law firms. She is a national expert on divorce and family law. View her work on her website.
More From This Author
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Living Trust vs. Will: Which One Should You Choose?
Living trusts and wills are both good options for estate planning. Understanding the differences between them can help you decide which one is right for you.
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Inheritance Rights: Do Your Closest Relatives Have a Right to Claim Part of Your Estate?
Who inherits your estate depends not only on what you bequeath in your will, but state law can override some provisions in your will. Find out what your rights are and how to protect your estate.
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The Probate Process: Four Simple Steps
Knowing what probate actually involves will help ease your fears about the process, one that isn't always as complex as you might think.
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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.
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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 thought could be for naught, though, if someone successfully contests your will. Making sure your will can't be contested will ensure your final intentions are fulfilled.
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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.
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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.
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Reduce Self-Employment Taxes with a Corporation or LLC
Self-employment taxes can take a big bite out of your income—but you can take steps to minimize the impact.
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How to Use a Noncompete Agreement When You Work with Independent Contractors
A noncompete agreement may seem like a great way to protect your company from competition by independent contractors, but there are can be legal challenges. Get details on how to use these common business contracts.
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