February 11, 2021 •
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The difference between power of attorney and guardianship is a common question asked by adult children. Both roles share a duty to provide care and oversight of medical care and health.
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2021 •
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It’s possible to make changes to your will after it’s written, including removing or adding an executor, if necessary.
Read MoreFebruary 8, 2021 •
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When making a will and testament, it’s important to follow the rules in your state to ensure the will is valid. One of those rules centers on the requirements for witnesses.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2021 •
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Usually when asked to be the executor of a family member’s estate, the person feels honored and trusted. It’s a big responsibility, since the executor will be tasked with carrying out a loved one’s final wishes.
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2021 •
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A letter of last instruction is a document that outlines funeral planning processes and arrangements. A letter of last instruction should not be confused with a will or testament, which is a legal document that expresses an individual’s wishes on how and to whom their estate should be transferred after their death.
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2021 •
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Powers of attorney come in different forms, each suited for a specific purpose. They serve as useful tools in any estate-planning effort.
Read MoreDecember 11, 2020 •
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Adding an adult child to your house deed, or giving them the home outright, might seem like a smart thing to do. It usually isn’t.
Read MoreNovember 12, 2020 •
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My mother and father had retirement funds. My father passed and it went to my mother. My mother got remarried and she had a will when she died. My stepfather is to get what they agreed upon. She never made him the beneficiary of that retirement fund that was between my mother and father., However, when I asked to see the amount of this fund, the executor would not produce it. How can we find out the amount?
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