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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….

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….

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….

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….

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…

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…

Estate Settlement: What You Need to Know
You must consider certain criteria when you need to select an executor for your estate, or accept the responsibility yourself as a…

Probate Can Be Disrupted by Creditors
In a will, the personal representative (executor) specifies that the date of death of the testator must be publicized, typically in a…

How to Include Cryptocurrency in Your Estate Planning
According to Florida Today, 46 million Americans own the well-known crypto asset, Bitcoin and the number of people owning cryptocurrency is growing…

The Probate Process and Outstanding Debts
Probate can be avoided if you have the right strategy in place, saving you money in taxes, avoiding public proceedings, and the…