If you are considering putting together a living will, it's important that you understand what it is and how it works. A living will is a legally binding document that tells others your end-of-life preferences. It can tell people if you'd like medical technology to be...
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What To Do After a Car Accident
Most people don't go about their day planning to be involved in an auto accident. However, there are over six million car accidents each year in the United States. It is important to know what to do in the event you are involved in an auto accident. 1. STOP. It is...
Eating behind the wheel: A distraction with real consequences
When you hear people talking about distracted driving, you'll probably imagine someone texting on their phone or making a phone call. You might think of someone reading an email or changing their radio station.What many people don't realize is that eating behind the...
Does your estate qualify for summary administration?
When you hear people talking about probate, you probably hear that they are not happy about it. That is because probate is a court-supervised process for gathering and identifying assets belonging to a deceased person, and it can be frustrating. This same process is...
Estate planning for beginners: The first steps
When you're trying to decide how to approach creating an estate plan, it may seem overwhelming. After all, there are several things that you may want to include in your estate plan and dozens of factors that influence your choices.Try not to be too overwhelmed. The...
How should you handle uncivil messages from your ex?
Parents who have gone through a divorce have to remain in contact with each other while they are raising their children. This communication must always remain respectful. One option that some people use is a messaging app so that there is a record of what is...
What is the process for probating a will?
Probate is simply a court-supervised process that authenticates a last will and testament. The probate process makes sure to locate the decedent's assets, to pay final taxes and debts and to distribute any remaining assets to the beneficiaries.The process of probating...
Making financial plans in your 50s: They will affect your estate
Once you've reached your 50s, it's time to start looking closely at your estate plan. There are many good financial moves to make at this stage of your life. Turning 50 is a great time to address many of these financial needs and concerns because most people are once...
What are some things estate administrators do?
Being appointed to administer an estate may feel overwhelming. It's a large task, but your attorney can guide you through the process if you take the time to ask.When your loved one dies, their estate will need to be collected, managed and then distributed to those...
Here are 3 great reasons to make an estate plan
If you're just starting to learn about estate planning, you may have many questions. If you're younger, you may not be sure why you need a will or to set up an estate plan. If you're older, you might think the state laws will protect you.The reality is that there are...