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Planning for Aging without Family Caregivers

August 21, 2023

What are elderly persons who are without children or other family to serve as caregivers supposed to do?

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Checklist Helps Put Affairs in Order

August 18, 2023

No one ever plans to be sick or disabled. However, planning for the future can make all the difference in an emergency and at the end-of-life. Being prepared and having important documents in a single place can give you peace of mind, help ensure that your wishes are honored and ease the burden on your loved ones.

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Who Gets My Bank Account When I Die?

August 16, 2023

After you die, several things can happen to your bank account, depending on your account type, how you’ve set up your account before your passing and whether you’ve set up a will or trust.

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Critical Exclusions for Your Will: Items to Avoid Including

August 14, 2023

Writing a will is not as simple as just slapping together a list of desires. However, there are some things you should not put in your will.

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What Estate Planning Documents Do Your Caregivers Need?

August 11, 2023

One of the most difficult—and emotional—parts of caregiving can be having discussions about the legal side of aging.

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What If Your Beneficiary Is Missing?

August 9, 2023

Locating missing heirs after the death of their benefactor can require detective work worthy of Sam Spade.

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What Is Multigenerational Estate Planning?

August 7, 2023

When multiple generations live on the same property, issues over ownership, who inherits what and who provides what can get complicated fast.

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It Can Take Time to Learn about Inheritances

August 4, 2023

You may not always know it if you have an inheritance coming. And in some cases, you may not even know the individual has passed on.

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What are the Responsibilities of a Probate Judge?

August 2, 2023

A probate judge is an official of the county court system and a judicial official of the state who decides civil court cases that involve the probate process. Probate is the process of proving wills for those who have died with one (testate cases).