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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When Is an Estate Planning Attorney Crucial to Your Estate Plan?
An estate planning attorney helps protect your beneficiaries from dealing with the probate court and ensures your wishes are followed after you're gone.
· 7 min read
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What You Need to Know About Your Spouse's Finances
No one likes to think about losing a spouse, but it's important to be prepared for unfortunate circumstances. Being unprepared only makes a difficult situation more difficult. Talk to your spouse now so you're both prepared in the event of a tragedy.
· 3 min read
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What Is a Contingent Beneficiary?
In the event that your primary beneficiary is unavailable or unable to receive an asset, you'll want to have designated a contingent beneficiary. Learn more here.
· 3 min read
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What Is a Trustee and What Do They Do?
Part asset manager, part legal representative, a trustee is responsible for carrying out the deceased’s final wishes and protecting their beneficiaries.
· 8 min read
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What Changes Should You Make to Your Estate Plan During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
As the death toll from coronavirus continues to rise around the world, many people have drafted or revised their estate plans, as a safety precaution during these unprecedented times.
· 4 min read
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West Virginia Last Will and Testament
Find out more about the specific laws that affect last wills in West Virginia, how to get a last will, how to change a last will, what you can leave to your heirs through a last will, and more.
· 4 min read
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Virginia Last Will and Testament
A last will ensures your property is passed according to your wishes when you pass away. Find out more about the specific laws that affect last wills in Virginia, how to get a last will, how to change a last will, and more.
· 4 min read
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Vermont Last Will and Testament
Find out more about the specific laws that affect last wills in Vermont, how to get a last will, how to change a last will, what you can leave to your heirs through a last will, and more.
· 3 min read
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Utah Last Will and Testament
A last will ensures your property is passed according to your wishes when you pass away. Find out more about the specific laws that affect last wills in Utah, how to get a last will, how to change a last will, and more.
· 4 min read
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What Is a Transfer on Death Deed and How Does It Work?
A transfer on death deed specifies who inherits property after the owner’s death, offering a simple and inexpensive way to avoid probate for real estate.
· 7 min read
