Wills

November 27, 2020
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Top 8 Reasons to Review and Update Your Will in 2020

Now Is The Time To Update Your Will As the weather dips below freezing, we should take a cold, hard look at ways to protect our loved ones this year. If you’ve already had a will prepared, you’re a step ahead of the rest. Your work […]
November 8, 2020
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How Can I Legally Contest a Will?

After someone passes on, their estate often has to go through probate to handle the details of disbursement of property or other inheritances and to handle the requirements laid out in a will, should one exist. Probate is a fairly standard process, and, in many cases, […]
October 28, 2020
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Can Nieces & Nephews Contest a Will?

It’s always difficult when an aunt or uncle passes away, especially if it occurs unexpectedly. When you’ve had time to sit and think, you may have questions about what comes next. When you have a close relationship outside of the immediate family, like with an aunt […]
October 14, 2020
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Siblings Contesting a Trust… What You Need To Know

There are few things as stressful as the passing of one’s parent or another close relative. Not only does one have to experience the loss of a loved one, but frequently the stress can bring out the unpleasant sides of some people, and issues such as […]
September 10, 2020
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Sorting Out a Will after Death

The time following a loved one’s death is difficult. Not only do you have to navigate your emotions, but you also need to sift through mountains of paperwork and legal obligations. This paperwork, which often includes a will, needs swiftly addressed. If you’re unfamiliar with the […]
August 24, 2020
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How to Find Out if Someone Has a Will

When a loved one passes, a whirlwind of thoughts may cross your mind. The emotion of loss often makes processing difficult, but following a loved one’s passing, there many decisions to be made and documents to be collected. One of these is a will. A will […]
August 1, 2020
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Who Inherits When There is No Will?

It would be nice if we could plan for every eventuality. Unfortunately, like doesn’t always work that way, and there are times when the death of a loved one arrives suddenly and without warning. While dealing with the loss and grief, something else that can add […]
July 20, 2020
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How to Contest a Will

After an individual passes away, their estate generally goes through what is called a probate process. This process ensures that the property and possessions of the deceased are given to the right parties. During this process, a will can be contested for several reasons. These include […]
June 15, 2020
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What Happens When Someone Without a Will Dies?

Planning for death can be an uncomfortable topic. It’s no surprise many people, despite responsibilities to family, put it off for as long as possible. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to predict the future, and death can happen before a will is put in place. When this occurs, […]