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How To Write An Ethical Will
An ethical will is a personal document that you can create to communicate your values, experiences, and life lessons to your...
How To Choose An Executor
An Executor is the person who oversees the settling of your estate, pays any debts or taxes on behalf of your estate, and ensures...
How To Distribute Personal Property After A Death
Many times, personal items of sentimental or real value are not included in a Will. These items should be properly distributed to...
How To Pay Taxes On Behalf Of An Estate
In order to settle the estate, it may be necessary to file state and/or federal incomes tax returns, a personal income tax return...
What To Do Before Submitting a Will to Probate
Before you can submit the will to Probate, you've got some work to do.
How To Submit A Will To Probate Court
Probate is the legal process of proving the validity of a Will to a court.
Locating Important Documents, Files, And Account Information
Before you begin settling the estate and sorting out the affairs of the person who died, you’ll want to collect some key...
How To Be A Good Executor
If you've been named as an Executor, there are some important things you should know about your new role—whether you're called...
How (and Why) To Name Co-Executors
Co-Executors are two or more people that you name as Executors in your Will.
All You Need To Know About Creating A Will
Who gets your kids? Who gets your stuff? What do you need to make it official? You've got questions, we've got this article.
All You Need To Know About Organizing Important Documents
Our endgame is simple: Make all the paperwork in your life manageable so you don’t overwhelm the people you leave behind.
Estate Planning For Your Pets
America is approaching a belly rub crisis. Or, in the case of cats, that spot right above their tail that makes them like you for...
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Checklist: Documents To Organize And Share
Here are some of the essential documents, accounts, and types of information you should organize and have at the ready before...
Checklist: Writing a Will
A Will is a legal document that states who will receive your property when you die, who will oversee your estate (paying taxes,...
Who Has The Right To Make Funeral Decisions?
In some situations the party responsible for making decisions about the funeral can be unclear and even contested.
Organizing Personal Info Documents, And Accounts
Your personal information will be essential for your family to wrap up your personal affairs.
Estate Planning Documents You Need To Organize and Share
Your estate planning documents will be essential in the settling of your estate, including getting through probate. By organizing...
Property You Can Include In A Will
By including specific assets in a Will and naming beneficiaries (the people who will inherit those assets) you can make sure that...
Property You Can't Include In A Will
Legally, there's some property you cannot include in a Will. This is usually property that you own jointly with someone else or...
How To Name Inheritors And Beneficiaries
When creating a Will, you have the right to give your assets or property to whomever you choose.
What You Need To Know About Inheritance Rights
Inheritance rights determine who has the legal right to claim your property after you die.
How To Name Executors For Your Will
An Executor, sometimes known as a “personal representative,” is the person responsible for overseeing the estate, paying any...
Duties Of An Executor For Your Estate
The general role of the Executor is to follow the instructions of the will, primarily in terms of distributing assets to named...
How To Choose A Guardian For Minor Children Or Dependents
If you have children under the age of 18 (“minor children”), and you haven't named a guardian, you should really do it. Like,...
What Are The Duties Of A Guardian Of The Person
A Guardian of the Person is responsible for raising your child if you die.
How To Choose A Guardian Of The Person
A Guardian of the Person is responsible for raising your child if you die and ensures the general safety, protection, and...
What Does A Guardian Of The Estate Do?
A Guardian of the Estate is responsible for managing your child’s financial well-being if you die, including managing assets left...
How To Choose A Guardian Of The Estate
A Guardian of the Estate is responsible for managing your child’s financial well-being if you should die, including managing any...
Guardian Of The Person vs. Estate Guardian
While you may appoint the same person to be the Guardian of the Estate and the Guardian of the Person, you may also choose two...
How To Write A Pour-Over Will
A Pour-Over Will funnels any assets in your name into an already-created Trust when you die.
The Safest And Most Practical Places To Store Your Will
Your Will should be stored along with other important estate planning documents in a safe, easy-to-access location. Also, tell...
How To Understand Probate Court
Probate is the legal process of proving the validity of a Will to a court.
What Are Testamentary Trusts?
A Trust that goes into effect after your death is known as a Testamentary Trust and is often created as part of a Will.
Financial And Insurance Documents You Need To Share
For various financial accounts and holdings, and for different legal arrangements, you'll need to gather different types of...
How To Create A Will
A will, also called a Last Will and Testament, is a legal document that says who will get your property after you die (inheritors...
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Deal Or No Deal Model Can’t Find Late Husband’s Will.
Former Deal Or No Deal model Katie Cleary might get nothing from her late husband’s estate unless she finds an updated copy...