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How to Succeed at Succession
The importance of creating a plan to keep a business going for generations
When to Consider Living Will and Medical Directive in Nebraska
The circumstances in which these estate planning tools can help
Do You Need a Will if You Do Not Have Kids?
Without a will, your wealth might end up with those who don’t need it
Things to Know When Considering a Cabin Trust in Minnesota
When is a cabin trust a good idea, and when should you choose another route?
What are the Benefits of a Living Trust?
The situations in which Illinois estate planning attorneys would recommend it
The Levels of Eligibility for Ohio Veterans Benefits
The financial assistance vets and survivors can apply for
Am I Eligible for Veteran Benefits or Pension?
How veterans and survivors can apply through the VA
Common Reasons to Create a Trust in Maine
When a simple will simply won't cut it
Caring For Your Pet After You Die
Tips for setting up a pet trust
How to Begin an Estate Plan in New York
Your attorney will—comfortably—guide you through the process
If I Make a Will with an Online Template, Is it Legal?
What you need for a valid will in South Dakota
If You Don't Have a Will in New York
What happens if you die without an estate plan in place
How to Manage Your Digital Afterlife
Floridians can protect their online and cloud assets via estate planning
Is It Better to Have a Will or a Living Trust?
How to decide when a revocable living trust might be better for you
There's a Way for a Will
Even in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, it’s not too late to do your estate planning
Should I Start or Update My Estate Plan During a Pandemic?
An emergency situation can serve as a catalyst, but don’t panic
Map Your Digital Assets Before It's Too Late
Leaving your loved ones online access best prepares them in the event of your death
How Much Money Do I Leave for a Special Needs Trust?
With public funding under pressure, your child may need more than you think
Who Should Be Your Special Needs Child's Trustee?
New York legal experts often recommend professionals over family members
What Are the Benefits of a Charitable Remainder Trust?
How and why to have an estate planning attorney set one up in Utah
What to Know About Estate Plans in California
Even with Alzheimer’s, you can still have the capacity to complete one
What Happens in the Louisiana Probate Process?
And should I avoid it, if possible?
Benefits for Elderly Veterans and How to Get Them
Navigating aid and attendance, medical, geriatrics, and long-term care in Texas
Estate Planning for Your Digital Presence
How and why New Yorkers should do it
Washington's Human Composting Law and How It Works
It’s the first of its kind, and will likely be regulated like cremation
How to Pass Off Passwords When You Pass On
Estate planning attorneys in California often include digital assets in documents
Does a Revocable Living Trust Protect Me From Creditors?
No, but it protects your kids and is a recommended way to pass down inheritance in Arizona
The Tax Benefits of Charitable Estate Planning
How to set up a charitable trust in Oregon
Death and Digital Assets
When our online footprints outlive us, estate planning gets complicated
Gun Trusts Allow You to Legally Pass Down Your Firearms
The mechanism protects you, your family and beneficiaries from breaking federal law
Conservatorships Aim to Protect California's Homeless and Addicts
A law change allows other options than involuntarily committing them
Can I Change the Executor to My Estate?
What to do in Ohio if you chose the wrong loved one
What Trust Should I Choose in Texas?
An overview of the types within which you might place your assets
What's the Difference Between a Trust and a Will?
And when should you choose a revocable trust?
Considerations With Physician-Aided Suicide in Montana
The difficulties and how to navigate them for patients as well as physicians
Won the Lottery? Call a Lawyer
What you should do if you’re one of the lucky few to win big
How to Set Up Your Will to Avoid Disputes
An estate plan can help to peacefully pass down your homestead to heirs
Who Pays the Debts of the Deceased?
Is a spouse or relative legally responsible in Colorado?
Do I Owe Taxes on Inheritance?
Attorneys' advice on how to avoid tax burdens after the death of a loved one
Minnesota Newlyweds: Beware!
Estate planning should be a part of your wedding plans
Creating a Family Trust or LLC in West Virginia
How to protect a family’s land interests and ensure they’re properly passed down
At What Age Should I Draw from Social Security?
It’s not an easy decision to make when planning retirement in Pennsylvania
If Your Will Doesn't Include Your Online Property
Then your heirs might be out of luck
DIY Estate Planning in Colorado
Making a solid plan is a gift to your heirs
Legal Resurrection If You're Declared Dead in Ohio
What do you do when a clerical error “kills” you?
Make Sure You Trust Your Attorney-in-Fact
Executing a Power of Attorney form is simple in Minnesota, so long as you trust that person
A Loved One Passed Away Without a Will. Now What?
The survivors are left with some difficult probate decisions
A Power of Attorney Primer
Who needs one, what needs to be in it, and what if I already have one in Georgia?
If Your Spouse or Parent Dies Without a Will
You may not inherit what you think is yours: Georgia’s intestate succession laws
Estate Planning for Blended Families
Contemporary families can have tricky planning issues in Georgia
When, Why and How to Amend Your Estate Plan
Significant life events should trigger a review in New York
You Don't Need to Avoid Probate in Georgia
State laws make the process easier than you might think
Passing Off Your Passwords When You Pass On
Estate planning in the digital age
Estate Planning for Dementia
Note to self: Do it now, before it’s too late!
Planning for the End of Your Life
It doesn’t have to be the end of the world
Half a Loaf: Better Than None Indeed
The Medicaid planning technique can allow for family gifts in New Jersey
How to Leave a Charitable Legacy
Charity options as you plan your estate in Florida
If You Haven't Written a Will, New York State Has
Where there's a will, there's a way
Planning for Long-Term Care in New Jersey
Things to consider include: Medicaid, LTC insurance and a trustworthy attorney
Avoiding Vacation Home Havoc
Tips for passing down the summer cottage or beach house in Massachusetts
Why You Should Establish a Health Care Proxy
Save time and money while preparing for the worst in Massachusetts
Why You Should Establish a Durable Power of Attorney
Save time and money while preparing for the worst in Massachusetts
College Plans That Save Headaches as Well as Money
These estate planning vehicles may help
Passing on the Minnesota Family Cabin
Vacation homes can sow generational harmony or havoc
The Advantages of a Special Needs Trust
SNTs and Pooled SNTs allow loved ones to gift money to those on government benefits
Making the Pieces Fit
Three attorneys’ tips for setting up an estate plan in New York City
An Overview on Estate Planning
How to resolve legal questions and provide for your loved ones in your absence
An Overview on Probate and Estate Administration Law
Distributing property with and without a will
An Overview on Trusts Law
Benefits and drawbacks when property is held for the benefit of another
An Overview on Wills Law
Understanding how this document controls your property after death
Crunching the Numbers of New York's Estate Tax Laws
Planning early can pay off in the end
Minnesota’s Trust Law Overhaul: What to Know
How the new law affects a key part of estate planning
Estate Planning in Oregon
Privacy, taxation and preparation considerations everyone should think about
Death and Taxes: Estate Planning Helps With Both
How New York attorneys assists with life's two certainties
With a Will Comes Peace of Mind
Come on, you know you should do it