Estate Planning

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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?
October 27, 2024 · 3 min read
How to Know if an Online Will Service Is Right for You
An online wills service can take a lot of the cost and hassle out of creating a will, but is it a good idea for you? Find out whether an online will may work for you.
October 25, 2024 · 13 min read
How to avoid probate
Probate can be time consuming and expensive. Learn how joint ownership, beneficiary designations, living trusts, and other alternatives can preserve more of your property for the benefit of your loved ones.
October 25, 2024 · 7 min read
Estate Planning Statistics to Read Before Writing Your Will
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated estate planning activity in the U.S. But many Americans still remain without one.
October 25, 2024 · 11 min read
Can a LegalZoom will work for me?
Creating your will through LegalZoom provides you with a state-specific, personalized document that ensures your wishes are carried out. Writing a will is simple and inexpensive with LegalZoom's options.
October 25, 2024 · 5 min read
When Should You Make a Will?
Q: When should you make a will? A: As soon as you become a legal adult. A will helps you take control over your future and reduces stress for all.
October 25, 2024 · 7 min read
Holographic Will: Is a Handwritten Will Valid?
Learn whether and when a handwritten will that has not been notarized or witnessed may be valid and what is required for a court to honor such a will.
October 24, 2024 · 8 min read
Using a Survivorship Deed
If you want to avoid the probate process, consider using a survivorship deed. Is this estate planning tool right for you?
October 24, 2024 · 2 min read
How to Add a Spouse’s Name to a House Deed
You can add your spouse to your home’s deed by using a notarized quitclaim deed or adding them to your will.
October 24, 2024 · 11 min read
Revocable vs. Irrevocable Living Trusts: Which Is Right for You?
A revocable living trust allows you to retain control over the assets you've placed in the trust, but there are certain circumstances where an irrevocable living trust is the better option.
October 17, 2024 · 8 min read

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