Do I Need a Living Trust?

Do I Need a Living Trust?

By C.D. Crowder Everyone has heard of wills. However, how many know about living trusts? In fact, until recently, I never knew they existed. So what exactly is a living trust you may ask. Put simply, it is a written legal document that partially replaces a will. Will you need one though? That’s the ...

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A Living Trust or Will?

A Living Trust or Will?

When estate pre-planning, most Americans are familiar with the importance of having a last will and testament. Did you know that without naming a revocable living trust, your family may experience the dreaded-probate process? According to the American Association of Retired Persons, probate is the l...

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Pre-Planning with Disabled Children

Pre-Planning with Disabled Children

A solid estate plan is necessary for everyone, but parents with disabled children should consider it even more crucial. Do you have a plan in place regarding how your child will be cared for? Without proper planning, a child who is unable to live independently may be at serious risk for injury or le...

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What Kinds of Property Deeds Are There?

What Kinds of Property Deeds Are There?

By: Susan M Keenan The legal documents used to transfer titles to real estate are referred to as property deeds. The names of the legal owners to the real estate are placed directly onto the property deeds. Each time a piece of real estate is sold, a new property deed must be issued. The two [&helli...

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