Blog Posts in March, 2014
Estate planning is a necessary thing, but it can seem like a hassle. Only between 35% and 45% of all Americans have a will. This is partially because individuals don't like to think about their ...
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Posted on Mar 27, 2014 By Probate.Com
Crafting these documents can be tricky enough in any circumstances, but with the wonderful gift of a second marriage, there are also added complications when it comes to writing up your estate plan. ...
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Posted on Mar 27, 2014 By probate.com
This step is not mandatory anywhere in the country. There are states, however, where you can register your last will and testament, and then you also have the option anywhere of registering your will ...
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Posted on Mar 20, 2014 By Probate.com
A conservation easement is an agreement by which the landowner voluntarily restricts his or her land from being developed or restricts the amount of development. Sometimes, a conservation easement ...
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Posted on Mar 18, 2014 By Probate
If you want to set all your affairs in order, or if you already have your estate plan lined up, you need to make sure that such well-laid plans are preserved, even in the event of a disaster. Here ...
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Posted on Mar 12, 2014 By probate.com
A charitable lead annuity trust (CLAT) is a vehicle for testamentary planning that can help to zero out estate tax as you plan to gift your estate to a charitable organization. A CLAT allows a donor ...
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Posted on Mar 11, 2014 By Probate.com
There are many benefits to co-owning real estate with someone else, and that includes benefits when it comes to probate. Joint tenancy real estate avoids probate, making for a smooth transfer of ...
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Posted on Mar 5, 2014 By probate.com
It is very important to keep your will up to date at all times. When you can keep your will up to debt, you can trust that if you pass on all of your assets will go to the beneficiaries that you ...
Continue reading "Writing a Will: Should You Start Over?" »
Posted on Mar 3, 2014 By Probate.com