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How to Prepare a Letter of Last Instruction for End-of-Life Wishes
A letter of instruction is an informal estate planning document that clearly communicates instructions and desires that are to be handled after a person dies. It guides surviving family members through personal, financial and funeral information.
0 CommentsEstate Tax Q and A for Family Caregivers
Taxes are an important element to consider when engaging in estate planning. Discover the answers to 5 key estate tax questions.
2 CommentsUnderstanding Probate and Estate Administration
When someone you love passes away, the last thing you want to think about is locating legal documents and handling financial matters. Use these steps to make the probate process as simple as possible.
47 CommentsUnderstanding Which Assets Must Go Through Probate
Probate is the court-supervised process of inventorying all a decedent’s assets and distributing them to creditors and inheritors. However, not all property is subject to disposition by a will or the probate process.
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Estate Planning Questions
What paperwork is needed for estate opening and closing through a bank?
8 AnswersSample Answered Jan 1, 2024My drug addict brother and drunken sister don’t careless about my dad in his care home, but will want his money when he passes.
5 Answerslealonnie1 Replied Dec 11, 2023Selling/purchasing my mother's vehicle with a POA, who can be the purchaser?
6 Answers97yroldmom Answered Nov 4, 2023After setting up a life estate with my daughter in Alabama, can unsecured unpaid credit card companies put liens on the property?
3 AnswersMargaretMcKen Answered Oct 2, 2023
Estate Planning Discussions
What I learned from my father's death.
6 CommentsZs60607 Commented Mar 10, 2024Planning for old age, do you see it as a luxury or something everyone can and should actively do?
12 CommentsJoAnn29 Commented Jan 9, 2024Medicaid estate recovery, Louisiana.
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