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...
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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...
DNA testing is a great way to prove paternity
When a child is going to be born, the only thing that can truly be assumed is that the mother is the person carrying the child. For fathers, there is a need to assert paternity, so that they can obtain the rights that come with fatherhood.Paternity can be proven...
Understand these 4 terms for probate administration
Probate administration is a topic that many people don't hear much about until a loved one dies. At that point, they realize that they're going to have to go through legal hoops to get their loved one's assets or the items that have been left to them.Probate...
Consider making your estate plan in your 40s
By the time you reach your 40s, you're likely going to be in a position where you need to start thinking about your assets and protecting them for your beneficiaries. You may have children, multiple properties, a large savings or other factors to consider.The 40s are...
Estate questions: What if there are multiple states involved?
If you are closing an estate at the wishes of someone who has passed, you will be named the executor and will need to administer the estate in accordance with the law. Any time a person dies, the executor has to collect the individual's assets, manage them and...
Planning your estate for the future protect your assets
If you are fortunate enough to become wealthy during your lifetime, then you need to focus on estate planning early in life. As a family with many assets, estate planning will help you prepare for the future.For any family, creating an estate plan is one of the most...
When a homeowner’s association fails you, suing is an option
There are times when suing your homeowner's association may be in your best interests. Although it may seem like that could hurt your living conditions or make living in your community more difficult, the reality is that your relationship with the HOA should go both...
Why should you have a medical power of attorney?
If you're young and need to develop an estate plan, it can seem premature. After all, you may have decades to live before you even have to worry about the kind of protections that an estate plan provides.The thing to remember is that life is unpredictable. You want to...


