Before word-processing programs or typewriters were ever invented wills were handwritten and as long as they meet all of the legal requirements stipulated by the state, those executed in this format continue to be valid. Nonetheless, writing your will by hand opens...
As we navigate through the COVID pandemic, the importance of estate planning for all individuals is more clear than ever. For people with children, estate planning is usually pretty straightforward – leave everything to the children in equal shares. Sometimes...
In light of the current pandemic, many Americans are becoming aware of the importance of creating or updating their estate planning documents. With the extension of some states’ stay in place orders, it may be tempting to create your own documents all on your own....
When putting together your estate plan, you need to choose an Executor, the person responsible for administering your estate. Once you’ve decided on who that should be, there are things you can do to help your Executor out. Prepare a list of assets, including real...
For some parents the decision of how to leave their estate to their children is easy. The kids are all doing fine, they get along well, so the inheritance is left in equal shares. For other parents, the decision isn’t that easy. One child may have a disability, and...
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