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Does the Way I Title My Assets Have an Impact on My Estate?

September 28, 2022

The way in which assets are titled can be vital.

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Can Unequal Inheritances Be Fair?

September 26, 2022

The important thing to acknowledge is that the emotions behind the reasons are not trivial, but are important and should not be dismissed or minimized.

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Never Keep These Items in Your Safe Deposit Boxes

September 23, 2022

A safe deposit box is the perfect place to store certain valuables.

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What Happens If a Couple Divorce and Own Business?

September 21, 2022

No one enters a relationship — be it personal or business — thinking it will fail. However, what happens when it does?

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The Risks of Creating Your Own Estate Plan

September 19, 2022

Even Consumer Reports suggests working with an experienced estate planning attorney to make sure documents are correctly prepared.

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Why Do Siblings Fight after the Death of a Parent?

September 16, 2022

There is no legal requirement that anyone give anyone else money or property when they pass. The law says that as long as you understand what you’re doing, you can give your assets to anyone you feel like giving them to, equal or not.

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What Happens If My Partner Dies and We’re Not Married?

September 14, 2022

All couples can now take advantage of tax benefits for married partners, pass assets from one spouse to another with ease and qualify for Social Security spousal and survivor benefits. However, not all couples want to get married.

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3 Documents to Consider Before Sending Your Child to College

September 12, 2022

A critical item is often missing from back-to-school college checklists — and it could be far more valuable than anything else your student takes to school this fall: signed legal documents.