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State-By-State Probate Laws
Probate laws vary from state to state. When creating a Will, it may be helpful to have a basic understanding of your state’s laws...
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.
How To Understand Probate Court
Probate is the legal process of proving the validity of a Will to a court.
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...
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 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...
Three Important Things To Do Before A Funeral
The things you’ll need to take care of before the funeral depend on the nature of your loss and the situation you’re in. In...
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...
Why Assets In An Irrevocable Trust Aren't Yours Anymore
An Irrevocable Trust requires you to give up all ownership rights to the assets in the Trust, as well as your right to change the...
How A Revocable Trust Lets You Keep Control
A Revocable Trust allows you to retain control of all the assets in the Trust.
What You Need To Know About Living Trusts
A Living Trust, also called an “inter-vivos trust,” is a Trust that becomes effective during your life.
The 4 Different Types of Trusts
In estate planning, Trusts can be established to easily transfer assets to heirs. With the right set-up, assets in a Trust...
How Trusts Can Save You Money In The Future
A Trust is a legal arrangement in which a certain amount of property or assets is held by a person or entity for the benefit of...
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.
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...
How (and Why) To Name Co-Executors
Co-Executors are two or more people that you name as Executors in your Will.