Estate Planning

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Inheritance rights: Do your closest relatives have a right to claim part of your estate?
Who inherits your estate depends not only on what you bequeath in your will, but state law can override some provisions in your will. Find out what your rights are and how to protect your estate.
April 24, 2024 · 4 min read
The probate process: Four simple steps
Knowing what probate actually involves will help ease your fears about the process, one that isn't always as complex as you might think.
April 24, 2024 · 3 min read
How to Write a Codicil to a Will
You can amend your will with a written codicil, but it's not always a good idea.
April 24, 2024 · 3 min read
Can estranged relatives contest your will after you die?
Your will is intended to make sure your assets are distributed the way you'd like after your death. But if there's an estranged relative in the picture, you might be nervous about challenges.
April 24, 2024 · 4 min read
Annual checkup: Is your estate plan up-to-date?
An outdated estate plan can cause trouble for you and your family, so it's wise to regularly review and update your estate plan.
April 24, 2024 · 3 min read
What happens if your domestic partner dies without a will
Have you and your domestic partner created estate plans? If not, you need to know what happens when a domestic partner dies without a will.
April 24, 2024 · 3 min read
Colorado last will and testament
Find out about how last wills can protect your family, specific laws that affect Colorado last wills, and more.
April 24, 2024 · 5 min read
How to get motivated: 6 steps to a good will
People think of wills as the best way to pass along the assets they have gathered over a lifetime. But a will plays another role—it can be the best way to keep the peace among your family and friends, who may have different ideas of what you really want.
April 24, 2024 · 2 min read
Without a will, what will happen to Zappos CEO's Fortune?
Without a will in place, the fate of the former Zappos CEO's fortune is now in the hands of the courts.
April 24, 2024 · 3 min read
Georgia last will and testament
A last will is important for protecting your family when you pass away. Find out how to get a last will in Georgia, how to change a will, how your will is affected by probate court, and more.
April 23, 2024 · 5 min read

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