Estate Planning Basics
Learn the essentials around planning and protecting the future for your family and loved ones.
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How to Write a Eulogy: 5 Short Eulogy Examples
Knowing how to write a eulogy doesn’t come naturally. Especially in times of grief. Here are some examples to help you prepare
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What Does Per Stirpes Mean in Estate Planning?
Per stirpes is the legal term for how assets are distributed if a beneficiary dies before you. Learn how it impacts your legacy and estate.
· 6 min read
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How to Open an Estate Account: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn why an estate account is an ideal vehicle to properly administer an estate and how you can easily open one.
· 8 min read
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Estate Planning When You Have Property in Different States
Passing down property owned in multiple states can prove challenging, but some solutions may avoid probate court.
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How to File a Small Estate Affidavit in Texas
Because probate proceedings can be expensive and time-consuming, Texas has provided a small estate affidavit procedure for decedents with small estates. Find out who qualifies and how to file this affidavit.
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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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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 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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Estate Planning for Animal Lovers: Pet Trusts 101
From favorite foods to medical prescriptions, any special needs your pet may have should be detailed in a pet trust. By providing these instructions, you can help ensure that your pet will be cared for for the rest of its lifetime. Read more to find out what you should include in a pet trust.
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