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What Happens to a Bank Account When Someone Dies?

When a loved one dies, there's a lot to do. You must notify everyone and plan a funeral. It can be an emotional time. But when the funeral dust settles, ...

August 6, 2024BY Anne Johnson
Who Should Inherit Your Wealth?

One aspect many people avoid when developing and implementing a financial plan is the will. But designating who ...

February 8, 2024BY Anne Johnson
Are Your Digital Assets Subject to Probate?

Knowing which assets will have to go through probate can help you avoid complications with your estate planning ...

January 15, 2024BY Mike Valles
The Benefits of a Trust

By Ella Vincent From Kiplinger's Personal Finance After you pass away, your family may have to contend with ...

January 13, 2024BY Tribune News Service
Myths and Misconceptions About Estates and Probate—How to Avoid Probate for Everyone (22)

How to Avoid Probate for Everyone: Protecting Your Estate for Your Loved Ones

January 10, 2024BY Ronald Farrington Sharp
Funding the Trust—How to Avoid Probate for Everyone (21)

How to Avoid Probate for Everyone: Protecting Your Estate for Your Loved Ones

January 5, 2024BY Ronald Farrington Sharp
Selecting and Dealing With Attorneys—How to Avoid Probate for Everyone (20)

How to Avoid Probate for Everyone: Protecting Your Estate for Your Loved Ones

January 3, 2024BY Ronald Farrington Sharp
Six Situations When a Trust is Absolutely Necessary—How to Avoid Probate for Everyone (18)

How to Avoid Probate for Everyone: Protecting Your Estate for Your Loved Ones

December 26, 2023BY Ronald Farrington Sharp
Using Trusts as a Probate-Avoiding Tool (VIII)—How to Avoid Probate for Everyone (17)

How to Avoid Probate for Everyone: Protecting Your Estate for Your Loved Ones

December 22, 2023BY Ronald Farrington Sharp
Using Trusts as a Probate-Avoiding Tool (VII)—How to Avoid Probate for Everyone (16)

How to Avoid Probate for Everyone: Protecting Your Estate for Your Loved Ones

December 20, 2023BY Ronald Farrington Sharp
Using Trusts as a Probate-Avoiding Tool (VI)—How to Avoid Probate for Everyone (15)

How to Avoid Probate for Everyone: Protecting Your Estate for Your Loved Ones

December 15, 2023BY Ronald Farrington Sharp
Using Trusts as a Probate-Avoiding Tool (V)—How to Avoid Probate for Everyone (14)

How to Avoid Probate for Everyone: Protecting Your Estate for Your Loved Ones

December 11, 2023BY Ronald Farrington Sharp
Using Trusts as a Probate-Avoiding Tool (IV)—How to Avoid Probate for Everyone (13)

How to Avoid Probate for Everyone: Protecting Your Estate for Your Loved Ones

December 8, 2023BY Ronald Farrington Sharp
Using Trusts as a Probate-Avoiding Tool (III)—How to Avoid Probate for Everyone (12)

How to Avoid Probate for Everyone: Protecting Your Estate for Your Loved Ones

December 6, 2023BY Ronald Farrington Sharp
Using Trusts as a Probate-Avoiding Tool (II)—How to Avoid Probate for Everyone (11)

How to Avoid Probate for Everyone: Protecting Your Estate for Your Loved Ones

December 4, 2023BY Ronald Farrington Sharp
Using Trusts as a Probate-Avoiding Tool (I)—How to Avoid Probate for Everyone (10)

How to Avoid Probate for Everyone: Protecting Your Estate for Your Loved Ones

December 1, 2023BY Ronald Farrington Sharp
Gifts and The Gift Tax—Avoiding Probate Without Using Trusts (9)

How to Avoid Probate for Everyone: Protecting Your Estate for Your Loved Ones

November 29, 2023BY Ronald Farrington Sharp
Using Beneficiary Designations and POD/TOD Accounts—Avoiding Probate Without Using Trusts (8)

How to Avoid Probate for Everyone: Protecting Your Estate for Your Loved Ones

November 27, 2023BY Ronald Farrington Sharp
When You Need Probate, but Just a Little One: Partial Probate—Avoiding Probate Without Using Trusts (6)

How to Avoid Probate for Everyone: Protecting Your Estate for Your Loved Ones

November 22, 2023BY Ronald Farrington Sharp
Simplified and Summary Probate—Avoiding Probate Without Using Trusts (5)

How to Avoid Probate for Everyone: Protecting Your Estate for Your Loved Ones

November 20, 2023BY Ronald Farrington Sharp
Contesting a Will—The Probate Process (4)

How to Avoid Probate for Everyone: Protecting Your Estate for Your Loved Ones

November 17, 2023BY Ronald Farrington Sharp
Why Avoid Probate?—The Probate Process (3)

How to Avoid Probate for Everyone: Protecting Your Estate for Your Loved Ones

November 15, 2023BY Ronald Farrington Sharp
The Probate Process (II)—How to Avoid Probate for Everyone (2)

Protecting Your Estate for Your Loved Ones

November 13, 2023BY Ronald Farrington Sharp
The Probate Process (I)—How to Avoid Probate for Everyone (1)

Protecting Your Estate for Your Loved Ones

November 11, 2023BY Ronald Farrington Sharp
Passing Your Real Estate on Successfully: Avoiding Probate

When you want to leave a valuable asset behind for your beneficiaries, real estate makes an excellent gift. ...

July 26, 2022BY Mike Valles
The 7 Most Common Estate-Planning Myths

Myths and misunderstandings dominate the public consciousness when it comes to estate planning. Some are the result of ...

May 14, 2022BY Entrepreneur
Tips for Creating a Successful Revocable Living Trust and What to Avoid

A revocable living trust helps you pass your assets on to your designated beneficiaries. What makes it attractive ...

May 3, 2022BY Mike Valles

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