March 2, 2021 •
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I understand that most people don’t need a living trust because probate is simple in the state, but can having a living trust save you time or money?
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2021 •
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Beneficiary designations, tying up loose ends, reporting last wishes—here’s what you can do now.
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 MoreFebruary 1, 2021 •
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Can an owner of a timeshare will the timeshare back to the timeshare corporation and does the corporation have to accept it?
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 26, 2021 •
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Is there a person on the planet who doesn't love the Peanuts characters? Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Pigpen, Schroeder, and the gang are the iconic creations of Charles Schulz. In fact, it is still so popular that they earned Schulz's estate $32.5 million over the last year, two decades since his death due to cancer.
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 8, 2020 •
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Retired Pope Benedict XVI has declined the inheritance of his brother Georg, who died in July, reported the German Catholic news agency KNA.
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