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Did you know that the legal consequences of dying without a will can be huge and take years to unravel? Read More...
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Why Is a Will Important?

If you own property and assets, you may want to have a will. That way you, rather than your state government, can decide who gets your property and assets whe.... Read more

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What Happens When You Don't Have a ...

If you own property at the time of your death, your will provides instructions on how it should be distributed. If you don't have a will, the state distribute.... Read more

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The Duties of an Executor

Drafting a will that instructs how your property should be distributed after your death is a smart thing to do. As part of this process, you need to appoint s.... Read more

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Do I Even Need a Will or a Trust?

Do I Even Need a Will or a Trust?

Article written a week ago by Lawyerscomsm

As the years fly by faster and faster, most of us start thinking about what will become of our financial and physical assets when we die. Surprisingly few of us actually do anything about it, however.... Read more

What to Expect with Estate and Gift Taxes

What to Expect with Estate and Gift Taxes

Article written 4 months ago by Lawyerscomsm

Since 2001, federal estate (“death”) and gift taxes have been on a roller coaster ride, with changing exemption levels and tax rates. In 2010, these taxes even disappeared completely for one year. Thi... Read more

Trusts to Achieve Special Purposes

Trusts to Achieve Special Purposes

Article written 9 months ago by Lawyerscomsm

The general purpose of any trust is to manage and preserve property (typically money) for the benefit of one or more persons. However, a trust is usually set up for a special purpose that meets your s... Read more

Challenging a Will May Leave You with Nothing

Article written 11 months ago by Lawyerscomsm

Challenging a will is difficult, but it can be done. You can challenge a will if facts indicate that the will was not properly made or was the result of fraud, mistake, or improper influence on the pe... Read more

What Happens When You Don't Have a Will?

Article written 11 months ago by Lawyerscomsm

If you own property at the time of your death, your will provides instructions on how it should be distributed. If you don't have a will, the state distributes your property according to its laws of i... Read more

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