Choosing a Trustee: Why It’s Risky to Pick Uncle Bill
Understand why choosing a trustee like your uncle may be risky. Discover the importance of selecting a professional trustee for your trust.
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Meaningful Ways to Honor a Loved One Through Your Estate Plan
Incorporate meaningful ways to honor a loved one in your estate plan, reflecting their values and interests in lasting gifts.
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4 Tips to Help You Avoid a Will or Trust Contest
Protect your legacy with 4 tips to help you avoid a will or trust contest. Thoughtful planning can minimize legal challenges.
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What Happens to Debt After Death? A Guide for Families
Explore what happens to debt after death and how it affects the deceased's estate and surviving family members. Which debts follow the estate around and which do not.
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What Does an Estate Planning Attorney Do? Do I Need One?
Estate planning plays a crucial role in protecting your assets and ensuring your loved ones are cared for when you’re no longer here. But when it comes to estate planning attorneys and probate attorneys, many people aren’t sure which type of lawyer they need—or if they need both.
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Could a Testamentary Trust Be What Your Loved Ones Need?
There are pros and cons to probate, and after weighing them, some people may prefer to establish a testamentary trust, which is a trust created through a will—even if this means that the person’s money and property must go through probate before the trust is funded and money is given to beneficiaries.
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What Is the Difference Between a Probate Attorney and an Estate Planning Attorney?
Estate planning attorneys and probate and trust administration attorneys play crucial but distinct roles in the legal processes involving legacy planning, asset distribution, and wealth preservation. As part of the estate planning process, you should discuss with your attorney the role they will play during your lifetime and whether they can also assist your loved ones with estate and trust administration when you pass away.
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