Estate Planning
Plan for your future today. Learn the specific estate planning documents you need to protect yourself and your loved ones.
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Establishing Guardianship in a Will
If you have a child under the age of 18, you should have a will to name a legal guardian of your child in the event of your death. Read on for tips on how to make this happen.
· 4 min read
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What Does the Executor of a Will Get Paid?
One of the most common questions about serving as the executor of a will is whether an executor gets paid for administering a decedent's estate—and the logical follow-up to that question is, “If so, how much?" The simple answer is that, either through specific will provisions or applicable state law, an executor is usually entitled to receive compensation. The amount varies depending on the situation, but the executor is always paid out of the probate estate.
· 3 min read
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How to Avoid Probate: 10 Tips
Use our 10 tips to avoid probate court, save money, speed up the transfer of assets to beneficiaries, and preserve family privacy.
· 10 min read
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What Is an Affidavit of Heirship?
You may need to create and file an affidavit of heirship if a family member has died without a will and you believe you are entitled to inherit any property left behind.
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What Is a Life Estate Deed?
A life estate deed is one way of transferring ownership of real property that offers a number of estate planning advantages.
· 5 min read
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Who and What Is Next of Kin? Meaning and Inheritance Details
If you die without a will, your next of kin is the closest living blood relative who may inherit your assets. Learn about next of kin inheritance rights.
· 8 min read
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What Is Joint Tenancy? a Legal Definition
Joint tenancy offers two or more people a convenient and affordable approach to purchasing property together, but with its own rule book.
· 11 min read
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How to Contest a Will and When You Should
You may be able to contest a loved one’s will in certain situations, such as in cases involving fraud or coercion or if the testator has multiple wills.
· 8 min read
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Probate Advance vs. Probate Loan: What’s the Difference?
If you’re expecting an inheritance but need money faster than probate can get it to you, a probate advance or probate loan might be exactly what you need.
· 8 min read
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Medicaid Long-Term Care Planning
Medicaid helps with long-term care, but not everyone qualifies.
· 5 min read
