Blog Posts in June, 2014
When it comes to the future protection of your loved ones and your hard-earned assets, it is never too soon to begin planning. Unexpected events happen in life all the time, and you wouldn't want ...
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Posted on Jun 25, 2014 By Probate.com
There are two different senses in which "living probate" can be used. One definition refers to conservatorship proceedings. In some states, if someone becomes incapacitated, the court might ...
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Posted on Jun 18, 2014 By Probate.com
Do you believe you have a right to property that you inherited? Does another party, possible a potential buyer or a company with a lien on the property, think otherwise? If so, you may be able to ...
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Posted on Jun 16, 2014 By Probate.com
A joint last will is a single document shared by two people, a last will and testament that leaves all the pair's possessions to one another. A joint will is usually created by a married couple, ...
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Posted on Jun 11, 2014 By Probate.com
Unlike a last will and testament, which is legally enforceable, an "ethical will" is a letter that you can write and leave to your family or friends when you pass away. Normally, individuals ...
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Posted on Jun 9, 2014 By Probate.com
What happens if you don't have a will? What happens if a close relative wants to challenge the terms in your will? Depending on your state's laws, certain relatives could have a claim on a ...
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Posted on Jun 6, 2014 By Probate.com
If you are in your second marriage, you will want to be careful when you are planning for the future of your estate. Oftentimes, individual that have been previously married have certain policies in ...
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Posted on Jun 2, 2014 By Probate.com