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Will and Estate Administration Details that TV and Movies Get Wrong
April 3rd, 2024
While television and movies provide great entertainment, they are not always factual. Even shows based on real events are not entirely accurate. Creators of television programs and movies will often alter details of a story or situation to provide an…
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Demystifying Probate and the Executor’s Role
March 20th, 2024
When creating a last will and testament (commonly known as a will), one of your most important considerations is who to choose to serve as the executor (also called a personal representative) of your estate. As the name implies, the role of the execu…
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What Is the Difference Between a Probate and Trust Administration Attorney and an Estate Planning Attorney?
February 28th, 2024
Estate planning attorneys and probate and trust administration attorneys play crucial but distinct roles in the legal processes involving legacy planning, asset distribution, and wealth preservation. Estate planning attorneys focus on creating a plan…
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What Happens to Real Estate With a Mortgage When I Die?
February 14th, 2024
Your mortgage, like the rest of your debt, does not simply disappear when you die. If you leave your home that has an outstanding loan to a beneficiary in your will or trust, your beneficiary will inherit not only the property but also the outstandin…
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What Happens to My Twitch Account When I Die?
February 7th, 2024
In the digital age, our online presence extends beyond social media. Platforms like Twitch, where users engage with live-streamed content, present unique considerations when it comes to estate planning. Do you know what happens to a Twitch account af…
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My Spouse Died . . . and Now I Have My Own Survivor's Trust?
January 31st, 2024
Many married couples share almost everything, including finances. This may be reflected in their estate plan by using one joint living trust instead of two separate trusts. Separate trusts can provide greater flexibility, but a joint trust can be str…
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The Testamentary Trust: The Best of Both Worlds
January 17th, 2024
You have several different options when it comes to creating the right estate plan. Some people believe that a revocable living trust is the best way to go, while others think that a last will and testament (commonly known as a will) is best under ce…
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Will the Corporate Transparency Act Apply to You?
November 29th, 2023
Starting on January 1, 2024, under a new law called the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), owners of certain business entities must file a report with the federal government including details regarding the ownership of their entity. The CTA was enacte…
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What Do I Do If I Want to Undo My Revoked Will?
November 8th, 2023
When life circumstances change, you may alter the decisions you have made in your estate planning documents. You might choose to revoke your will at some point. But what if you have a change of heart and want to reinstate it? There are different ways…
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What Happens to My Leased Car If I Die Before the Lease Term Ends?
November 1st, 2023
After a house, a car is often the second-most valuable piece of property a person owns. And although the number has been falling, about 15–20 percent of new vehicles are leased rather than purchased and financed. Leasing is a popular alternative to…
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