Estate Planning

What Is the Difference Between an Estate Executor and a Trustee?

An executor distributes assets under the probate court's supervision, while a trustee may manage an estate for many years and even for life.

July 15, 2024 · 3 min read

How to Get a Death Certificate

You may need a copy of your loved one's death certificate as you begin to wrap up their affairs. Here's what you need to know to take the necessary steps to finish handling your loved one's estate.

June 17, 2024 · 8 min read

District of Columbia last will and testament

Get the details on how last wills work in the District of Columbia, including information on how probate court works, what happens if you don’t have a last will, and more.

June 12, 2024 · 4 min read

What does an executor do (definition)?

June 12, 2024 · 3 min read

Property you should not include in your last will

You want to make sure you have all your assets covered, but did you know that not all property can be bequeathed through a last will and testament?

June 12, 2024 · 2 min read

Where to store a last will

After you've made a last will, one question many people have is where to store the document. Before you decide to store it in a plastic bag in your freezer, one thing to note is that you have options for where to safely store your will.

June 12, 2024 · 3 min read

Nebraska last will and testament

Teaser: Nebraska laws determine what happens to your property when you pass away, unless you’ve prepared a last will. Find out how to get your own last will, how to change it, and more.

June 12, 2024 · 4 min read

Talk to your family about writing a will

Over 70 percent of Americans put off writing a will until its too late. With the holidays upon us, how can you effectively start the conversation with your family so that they stay protected and don't end up a statistic?

June 12, 2024 · 3 min read

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.

June 12, 2024 · 4 min read

Mississippi last will and testament

Mississippi has specific laws that affect how a last will ensures your property is correctly handled when you pass away. Find out more about the specific laws that affect last wills in Mississippi, how to get a last will, how to change a last will, and more.

June 12, 2024 · 3 min read