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What Is the Best Way to Leave Money to Grandchildren?

A living trust will allow you to manage your assets during your lifetime and determine how they will be...

Do All Estates Have to Go Through a Probate?

Estates are only required to go through probate if the decedent owned property in their sole name at the...

Can I Leave Money to a Specific Person After I Die?

After you die, your estate will go through the probate process. Probate is a legal process that occurs after...

What Is the Purpose of Estate Planning?

There are many purposes of estate planning, but the primary purpose is to ensure that your assets are distributed...

Do I Need to Set up a Living Will?

Some benefits of having a living will are that you can make your wishes for end-of-life care known in...

What Does a Probate Lawyer Do?

A probate lawyer has many responsibilities related to the duties of an executor or administrator of an estate. Probate...

Is a Trust Better Than an Inheritance?

When deciding whether a trust or inheritance is better, some factors include estate taxes, probate costs, asset control, and...

When Should I Start Estate Planning?

Estate planning involves preparing for your death or when you become incapacitated. This includes making decisions about your finances,...

How Do I File a Living Trust?

To set up a living trust, you’ll need to: 1. Choose a trustee. This is the person who will...