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Do Stepchildren Have Inheritance Rights?
Putting your stepchildren into your will is as simple as with any other person you want to inherit. Learn more about how an estate planning attorney can help you include your stepchildren when preparing for your future.
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Is Probate a Concern Only for Those With Large Estates?
A lot of people aren't sure if they really have enough valuable assets to worry about estate planning, or if probate will be a concern for their estate. But estate planning isn't just for those with large estates. Everyone should have at least a will as part of their...
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3 Tips On How To Choose A Guardian For Your Child
“Making the decision to have a child - it is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.” -Elizabeth Stone Kids change just about everything, don’t they? The moment you hold your baby in your arms, you begin to see...
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5 Legal Steps To Take So Your Kids Are Cared For No Matter What
We Owe It To Our Kids To Create An Estate Plan “One thing about having a baby is that each step of the way you simply cannot imagine loving him any more than you already do, because you are bursting with love, loving as much as you are humanly capable of- and then...
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Getting Certain Things To Certain People At The End Of Your Life
Getting Certain Things To Certain People - Why Does It Matter? Think for a moment about the most valuable things you own. If your house was on fire, what would you grab on your way out? For most of us, our most treasured possessions are pictures of our kids, gifts...
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The Process of Creating Your Will
Getting ready to create your will: Okay, so you get the idea and importance of creating a will. But what does it actually look like to make one? How do you prepare before you meet with an estate planning attorney, and what are the concrete steps once you do? If the...
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The Real Reason To Plan Your Estate
A Common Regret Your eyes travel to your dad’s face, motionless on the crisp white pillowcase, and you shake your head. It’s not that he didn’t know he should set up an appointment to plan his estate at some point. You're sure he thought about it, despite all his...
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Is Avoiding Probate The Right Choice For My Estate?
Is Avoiding Probate Automatically the Better Choice? Start With Understanding Exactly What Probate Is Okay so, probate. If you’ve heard the word at all, chances are it might seem a bit scary. A lot of people wonder if avoiding probate is possible and better than going...
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Estate Planning In Virginia
Every state’s requirements for wills and estate distribution is a little different. If you made an estate plan years ago in Georgia, it might not meet all state requirements if you’ve moved to retire in North Carolina. A nuisance, right? Right. But it’s important for...
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