Your Guide to Estate Planning

Your Guide to Estate Planning

Though you may know that you need to plan for the future, you may not realize what that entails. You may have heard the term estate plan and figured that you still had time to decide what you want to be done with your things. In fact many prefer not to think about it, though […]

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What Happens If You Die Without A Will?

What Happens If You Die Without A Will?

By Sheila O’ Brian You know you should make a will, but you never seem to be able to drum up much enthusiasm for the idea.  It seems like a big, complicated pain-in-the-butt undertaking and you’re not planning on dying anytime soon anyway.  You know that lawyers cost a fortune, and who knows if you ...

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5 Things You Can’t or Shouldn’t Put in Your Will

5 Things You Can’t or Shouldn’t Put in Your Will

If you add up the value of everything you own and subtract the value of everything you owe, that’s called your net worth. When you die, it’s called your estate. While you’re still alive, you have the opportunity to designate how to divide your estate among your family and friends w...

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Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way to Distribute Assets

Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way to Distribute Assets

One of the most important legal documents an individual can sign does not take effect until after their death. Why would people care about what happens after they are gone? Because they cannot take their assets with them, people may want to ensure the property they leave behind is distributed as the...

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Can a Will be Contested?

Can a Will be Contested?

Your last will is designed to express your wishes after leaving your family behind. Given its importance and long-lasting impact, experts recommend that you consider every detail, including how your belongings are distributed, who controls your finances, and which family members are included in your...

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Getting Your Affairs in Order

Getting Your Affairs in Order

No one ever plans to be sick or disabled. Yet, it’s this kind of planning that can make all the difference in an emergency. Ben’s Story Ben has been married for 47 years. He always managed the family’s money. But since his stroke, Ben is not able to walk or talk. His wife, Shirley,...

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How to Convince Your Loved One Write Their Last Will & Testament

How to Convince Your Loved One Write Their Last Will & Testament

Have you been trying to convince a family member to do their estate planning? If so, you know exactly how frustrating and uncomfortable it can be to discuss this issue with someone who keeps procrastinating.   Nobody wants to discuss anything having to do with their deaths. Unfortunately, passing aw...

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Important Legal Documents You May Need as You Age

Important Legal Documents You May Need as You Age

There are many different types of legal documents that can help you plan how your affairs will be handled in the future. Many of these documents have names that sound alike, so make sure you are getting the documents you want. Also, State laws vary, so find out about the rules, requirements, and for...

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Deed Transfer & Wills

Deed Transfer & Wills

Description: Estate Planning is a necessity not a luxury. Let us help you with your issues relating to this complex area of law. We serve individuals and families throughout the state in wills, powers of attorney, living wills & health proxies, trusts, guardianship, accounting, probate, deed tra...

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