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Can an Invalid Will Be Challenged?
Estate Planning

What Does an Executor Need to Do?

The loss of a loved one can be an overwhelming experience. To make matters worse, there are important decisions to be made despite the grief.
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Obtaining Guardianship of a Parent
Elder Law

Britney Spears Conservatorship Teaches Importance of Safeguarding Your Autonomy and Assets

Explore key insights from Britney Spears' conservatorship to enhance your estate planning. Ensure personal dignity and prevent financial abuse by setting clear guidelines and choosing ...
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What’s the Best Way to Pass the Family Home to Heirs?
Estate Planning

What’s the Best Way to Pass the Family Home to Heirs?

There are many ways to hand down a house—from gifts to outright sales, irrevocable and revocable trusts to wills—each with different benefits and drawbacks.
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How to Plan for Beneficiaries with Disabilities
Estate Planning

How to Plan for Beneficiaries with Disabilities

Planning for disabled beneficiaries is important, not only for those beneficiaries with known disabilities but also for those who may be disabled at the time ...
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How to Avoid Estate Planning Mistakes in 2025
Estate Planning

How Do I Create An End-of-Life Plan?

Research shows that fewer than one-third of U.S. residents have advanced-care directives or detailed medical instructions in case they can’t communicate their own wishes.
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Estate Planning Prepares for Unexpected Medical Events
Elder Law

Harnessing Technology in Long-Term Care

Elder law attorneys are vital in bridging the gap between technological advancements in aging services and the robust, secure long-term care planning that seniors need ...
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If You Want Your Trust to Work, Fund It
Estate Planning

Will I Need to Pay Taxes on Inheritance?

Whether it’s the result of family drama or a failure to update a last will and testament, people sometimes find themselves left out of a ...
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How Younger Adults Take Charge of Estate Planning
Estate Planning

How Younger Adults Take Charge of Estate Planning

Conventional wisdom casts trusts, wills and estate plans as the exclusive domain of the ultra-rich. Supporting this notion, data reveals that two-thirds of Americans lack ...
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When to Use a Pour-Over Will With a Revocable Trust
Estate Planning

Gifting Money from a Retirement Account

Many people like the idea of giving some portion of their estate to charity. However, charitable gifts are often overlooked or put on the back ...
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Preserving Your Legacy: Estate Planning for Landowners
Estate Planning

Preserving Your Legacy: Estate Planning for Landowners

As a landowner, planning for the future and ensuring that your property is preserved and passed down to future generations is essential. This article explores ...
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