Search Results for: "Executor"

November 10, 2022

Why is an Executor Necessary?

Even though the decedent nominated you to be their executor, you will still need to be appointed to that role by their local probate court….

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May 18, 2023

An Overview of Estate Taxes

Estate taxes are imposed in the US on assets transferred from a deceased individual’s estate to his or her heirs. An estate…

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May 11, 2023

Choosing to Do Your Own Estate Planning Can be Risky

You may think creating your estate plan with do-it-yourself documents will save you cash. However, it can be costly in the end,…

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April 13, 2023

Death With a Will versus Death Without a Will

We don’t want to think about death, especially our own death. Add to that the question of what will happen to our…

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March 2, 2023

Estate Planning for LGBTQIA+ Communities

To protect your assets, your wishes, and your loved ones, estate planning is vital regardless of your gender identity or sexual orientation….

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December 15, 2022

The Probate Process Without a Will

A recent survey finds that 59 percent of men and 72 percent of women do not have a will or estate plan….

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December 8, 2022

Make Your Estate Plan Conflict-Free

While you are younger and mentally fit, proactive planning can drastically reduce family conflict and infighting among your heirs….

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October 6, 2022

The Probate Process

Probate proceedings seek to validate the decedent’s last will and retitle the estate’s assets into the name of heirs according to the deceased’s wishes….

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September 8, 2022

Have You Updated Your Financial Information Recently?

When you prepare and organize your financial information for when you are no longer capable, you will achieve peace of mind and…

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July 7, 2022

An Overview of Probate

The American Bar Association (ABA) describes probate as the legal process that recognizes a will and names the personal representative (executor) to…

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