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Make Life Easier for Heirs With An Organized Estate
Estate Planning

Use a Trust or Only a Payable-On-Death Account to Pass Wealth?

Is naming a beneficiary for a nonretirement, ‘payable on death’ account as effective as putting the account in a living trust?
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The Risks of DIY Wills: Why Legal Guidance Matters
Estate Planning

How Does Property Pass to Heirs in Estate Planning?

By understanding how property actually passes, individuals can prepare holistic estate plans that will ensure that property transfers in the way intended.
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What to Watch for with Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) Contracts
Estate Planning

Choosing an Executor for Your Estate

Choosing the right executor ensures that your estate is managed effectively, minimizing conflicts and providing peace of mind for your loved ones.
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How to Avoid Probate with a Revocable Trust
Estate Planning

How to Avoid Probate with a Revocable Trust

A revocable trust allows assets correctly transferred into the trust during the grantor's lifetime to bypass probate. This can simplify asset distribution and help preserve ...
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How Does Probate Work?
Estate Planning

How Does Probate Work?

A new report, titled The State of Probate in America, finds many Americans badly misinformed about basic facts of probate.
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Is It Common for Siblings to Fight Over an Inheritance?
Probate

Is It Common for Siblings to Fight Over an Inheritance?

When there's bad blood over an inheritance, you can challenge the trustee—but try talking first.
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Asset Protection Strategies Used to Protect Wealth
Estate Planning

What’s the Best Way to Simplify an Estate?

Have a clear road map for your estate so your heirs don't drown in paperwork and probate after your death.
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The Risks of DIY Wills: Why Legal Guidance Matters
Estate Planning

How Long Does It Take to Distribute Assets and Close an Estate?

Understanding estate administration makes it easier to honor the wishes of your deceased loved one.
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Managing Debt After a Loved One's Death
Estate Planning

Challenging a Will: What to Do If You Believe Your Inheritance Is Incorrect

Dealing with inheritance issues? Learn your rights and how to contest a will and preserve your loved one’s wishes.
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How to Avoid Estate Planning Mistakes in 2025
Estate Planning

What Happens If You Inherit a Parent’s House?

Inheriting a house is a process that should begin well before a parent dies. While discussing end-of-life topics can be uncomfortable, the conversations must happen ...
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