Many start to think about estate planning once they have children. This is natural because parents want to have a plan in place for their young children in t...

Probate is often a a misunderstood topic. Many view probate as a costly long process and many do not know what probate is in the first place. Probate is a co...

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This post features a highly informative article that highlights the pitfalls of not having an estate plan. Legendary singer, Aretha Franklin, passed away wit...

The legal landscape is changing for the better thanks to the low bono movement. Law practices in the area are beginning to recognize that you, the client, do...

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The main purpose of a will is to direct where your assets will go after you die, but it can also be used to instruct your heirs how to pay your debts. While ...

Even if you've created an estate plan, are you sure you included everything you need to? There are certain provisions that people often forget to put in in a...

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