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What Happens If You Die Without A Will?
Everyone knows they’re going to die’ he said again, ‘but nobody believes it. If we did, we would do things differently.’' -Mitch Albom, Tuesdays with Morrie When I was a kid, I had a leather bag full of different “treasures” hidden in my closet. These, along with a...
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When and How To Write Your Last Will and Testament
Creating your will doesn’t have to be as painful as it might sound. Once you know when and how to do it, it’ll be a lot less dreadful to think about:
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A Beginner’s Guide to the Virginia Probate Process
Virginia Probate Process Somewhere along the line, you’ve probably heard the word “probate”, and most likely assumed it had a negative connotation. But probate really isn’t something to be afraid of. It's simply a process that all wills go through. When someone dies,...
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Prepare Differently: How Relational Estate Planning Can Change Your Loved Ones’ Lives
“Death ends a life, not a relationship.” -Mitch Albom, Tuesdays with Morrie Let me ask you something: Who do you love? There’s probably a certain someone or several family members that come instantly to mind: a spouse or partner, children, siblings, or others....
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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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