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Preparing for the arrival of a newborn is an exciting and joyous time. Amidst all the anticipation, it’s essential not to overlook an important aspect of your future planning: updating your will. Many people may not realize the significance of this step, but helping...
Not every couple decides to formalize their union with marriage. Some may remain unmarried so they don’t lose benefits from prior divorce settlements. Others may need ecclesiastical annulments before they can remarry according to the tenets of their religions....
Your parents may have far more assets than you, something that is growing more common as the wealth gap expands in the United States. You know that you will eventually inherit those assets as part of their estate plan. However, you are also worried that they may have...
Of all the potential problems that may have kept you up at night during the early days of administering someone’s estate, not being able to locate a beneficiary probably wasn’t one of them. But here you are. These days, it seems like you can locate anyone via social...
Making decisions about your estate before you pass away, or how to settle it when someone does, can be a complex process. You may often hear the terms executor or estate administrator. It seems like they could be interchangeable, but there are some differences...
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...