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No one ever wants to think about, or plan for, a time when their parents are no longer with them. It’s often too painful to think about and it’s hard to watch them get older. If your parents have started to talk to you about their will or what to do with their house...
Estate planning is essential as it ensures that after someone dies, their property goes to the intended beneficiaries. Unfortunately, most people view estate planning as a one-time thing. However, it is essential to update your estate plan regularly. There are...
When a testator dies, the executor will take the will to probate. The probate court will follow certain procedures to confirm that the will and any other related documents are valid before officially appointing the executor. However, they may need to buy a probate...
The terms that someone adds to their will or broader estate plan can provide support for their dependent family members and allow for the transfer of their assets to others when they die. Most people are eager to uphold someone's stated wishes during estate...
After drafting your will, you should keep it in a safe location. The executor you appoint should not have difficulties finding it when it needs to go to probate. Nonetheless, it should be a private place. This guide discusses four locations you should consider to keep...
Your first will may not be the one that will be submitted to probate. You may need to update it when circumstances change. You can do this either by revoking your existing will and creating a new one or writing a codicil to supplement your current will. What should...
Life will continue after you have written your will, making it outdated. Thus, you need to update your will when things change. This may not mean omitting or adding information to your existing one. Since it's a legal document, you need to take certain steps to make...
When writing your will, you will appoint an executor to ensure your wishes are fulfilled. In addition, they may be in charge of all your estate documents. Thus, you need to pick a reliable party. Nonetheless, it may also help to have an alternate executor - this is...
When it comes to estate planning, the number of options available can quite easily make the whole process feel overwhelming. How are you supposed to know just exactly what you need and what’s right for you, your family and your assets? Family and friends might be...
It is common practice for people to name their closest family members as beneficiaries in their estate. Spouses and children, as well as grandchildren, are often the primary recipients of someone's estate. When a testator adds a beneficiary to their estate plan, it is...