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QUESTION: How does the administration of a Will work?–Family Planner ANSWER:Dear Planner: In order for assets in a Will to be transferred to a beneficiary, the Will must first pass through the court process known as probate. During probate, the court oversees the Will’s administration, ensuring your assets are distributed…
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Being asked by a loved one to serve as trustee for their trust upon their death can be quite an honor, but it’s also a major responsibility—and the role is definitely not for everyone. Indeed, serving as a trustee entails a broad array of duties, and you are both ethically…
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As your Personal Family Lawyer®, we’re dedicated to improving the public’s perception of lawyers by offering family-centered legal services specifically tailored to provide our clients with the kind of love, attention, and trust we’d for our own loved ones. With that in mind, this post gives some insight into how…
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As we head into the peak of wedding season, if you are a newlywed or are about to tie the knot, add “Estate Planning” to your do list. And yes, we imagine that at this happiest time of your life, planning for your potential incapacity and eventual death is probably…
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As we head into the peak of wedding season, if you are a newlywed or are about to tie the knot, add “Estate Planning” to your do list. And yes, we imagine that at this happiest time of your life, planning for your potential incapacity and eventual death is probably…
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A Will is one of the most basic Estate Planning tools. While relying solely on a will is rarely a suitable option for most people, just about every Estate Plan includes this key document in one form or another. A Will is used to designate how you want your assets…
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Going through divorce can be an overwhelming experience that impacts nearly every facet of your life, including estate planning. Yet, with so much to deal with during the divorce process, many people forget to update their plan or put it off until it’s too late. Failing to update your plan…
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Going through divorce can be an overwhelming experience that impacts nearly every facet of your life, including estate planning. Yet, with so much to deal with during the divorce process, many people forget to update their plan or put it off until it’s too late. Failing to update your plan…
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Since you’ll be discussing topics like death, incapacity, and other frightening life events, hiring an estate planning lawyer may feel intimidating or morbid. But it definitely doesn’t have to be that way. Instead, it can be the most empowering decision you ever make for yourself and your loved ones. The…
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Since you’ll be discussing topics like death, incapacity, and other frightening life events, hiring an estate planning lawyer may feel intimidating or morbid. But it definitely doesn’t have to be that way. Instead, it can be the most empowering decision you ever make for yourself and your loved ones. The…
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