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How To Make Sure Your Heirlooms Get To The Right People
Passing on your treasured possessions isn’t as hard as you might think.
Should A Child Be Able To Pick Their Own Guardian?
Things to consider if you plan on speaking with your children about who you want to select as their legal guardian.
Which Child Will Cause The Most Problems After You're Gone
Tips for dealing with serious illnesses and estate plans when you’ve got complicated family dynamics.
How To Make Sure Your Kids Don’t Fight Over Your Estate
Tips for making sure your legacy is preserved peacefully amongst your heirs.
Task: Parental Guidance: Caring For Your Folks
When the roles reverse for a person and they’re suddenly the caregiver to a parent, it can be tough on many levels.
Task: Getting Your Will On Paper
Once you’ve made all the decisions we laid out for you -- allocating your assets and naming a guardian, and choosing an executor...
Task: Your Will Part 3: Naming An Executor
This person is responsible for paying any debts or taxes on behalf of your estate and making sure the people who are supposed to...
Task: Your Will Part 2: Naming A Guardian
This aspect of creating a Will is for people who have underage children or are in charge of the care of a special needs adult. If...
Task: Your Will Part 1: The Possessions
It’s time to tackle your Will, which we’re splitting into four tasks to help demystify the process.
What To Do With Firearms When Someone Dies
Map out a smooth transition because it can get complicated.
The Last Wills And Testaments Of The Deceased And Famous
So what exactly did those who had it all leave to the ones they left behind?
3 Simple Questions You Should Ask An Estate Attorney
Find out what you need…before you need it.
An Encouraging To-Do List For Getting Organized In 2021
Resolutions that can actually last a lifetime.
Get A Free Will Today
Create your Will quickly and easily right now.
A Workshop Exercise Inspired This Guy To Create A Will
What if you were facing certain death and only had one minute to express everything to all your loved ones? One minute...GO!
Not All Responsible People Have A Will. Some Are Just Lazy.
Here’s how to motivate your Will-less clients to protect their family and assets.
Siblings Fight Over Estranged Brother's Secret Fortune
What would you do if an estranged family member passed away and turned out to be secretly rich?
How To Gather Important Family Info On Thanksgiving
Time to give thanks for all you have...and do a little recon.
Important Document Cheat Sheet: Five Tips To Get You Started
Get organized quick to avoid a hoarder scenario.
Guide: Online Legal Services
Many of the services traditionally offered by trust and estate attorneys can now be obtained online.
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,...
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 of...
Duck Dynasty Family Makes A Will And Deer Jerky
The Robertson Family of A&E’s breakout reality TV hit Duck Dynasty might be afraid of soap and shaving cream (and other...
A Reclusive Heiress, $300 Million, And A Contested Will
This is super fascinating, entertaining, and oh so very complicated. But we break it down and offer helpful lessons along the way...
What Are The Duties Of A Guardian Of The Person
A Guardian of the Person is responsible for raising your child if you die.
Blurred Lines Indeed: Alan Thicke Heirs Fight Over Estate
The Family of Alan Thicke disagree about the late Canadian actor’s estate, setting up a potentially messy court case.
You Just Inherited $1 Million. Now What?
Seriously, don’t run to the nearest car dealership. Think this through.
11 Unusual Wills, Burial Requests, And Final Wishes
These Wills are shocking, spiteful, and even silly.
6 Warning Signs That You're Choosing The Wrong Executor
Avoid making a big mistake by heeding this advice from Patrick O’Brien, CEO and co-founder of Executor.org.
10 Questions To Consider When Choosing Your Executor
The CEO and co-founder of Executor.org, Patrick O’Brien, offers insight on picking the right person to settle your estate.
Does It Even Matter If Prince Had A Will?
The shocking and sudden loss of music royalty has people wondering what will become of his multi-million dollar estate.
Quiz: Will Your Kids Fight Over Your Estate?
Will your family undergo heir warfare after you’re gone? Take this quiz and find out.
Complete The Most Important Planning Docs In An Hour
The biggest barrier to planning is often finding the time to get it done. Thanks to these three services, you’re now out of...
Checklist: Documents To Organize And Share
Here are some of the essential documents, accounts, and types of information to organize and put in your Everplan.
Beat The Post-Summer Blues With This Simple Planning Guide
Ease your way back into the work routine with these planning tips.
How To Understand Probate Court
Probate is the legal process of proving the validity of a Will to a court.
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 Write A Pour-Over Will
A Pour-Over Will funnels any assets in your name into an already-created Trust when you die.
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 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...
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 Person
A Guardian of the Person is responsible for raising your child if you die and ensures the general safety, protection, and...
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,...
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 Name Executors For Your Will
An Executor, sometimes known as a “personal representative,” is the person responsible for overseeing the estate, paying any...
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 Inheritors And Beneficiaries
When creating a Will, you have the right to give your assets or property to whomever you choose.
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...
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...
What Are Testamentary Trusts?
A Testamentary Trust goes into effect after a death 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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
How (and Why) To Name Co-Executors
Co-Executors are two or more people that you name as Executors in your Will.
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 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...
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.
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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