Even if you have an up-to-date Will and organize everything so your Executor has a clear map of your estate, they can still have a long to-do list. Keep reading to get a full picture of an Executor’s to-do list.
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Q: What makes a Will legal?
A: North Carolina allows for three kinds of Wills and what makes each legal varies based on the type.
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Do you want to ensure your minor children receive your life insurance proceeds if you die while they are young? Not confident about what to put on that beneficiary designation form? Technically, you have five options to consider. But in reality, only three of them function in ways that make sense when thinking about what your children will need if you’ve died and they are still young.
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Fact: Chadwick Boseman died without a Will. And he’s not alone in this. Research shows that nearly 70% of adults in the United States don’t have Wills. So, what happens if you die without a Will? In a nutshell: the laws of your state take over. What does that mean? Keep reading…
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FAQs about Revocable Living Trusts: What is a trust? What is a revocable living trust? What are the PROs of having a revocable living trust? What are some MYTHS about revocable living trusts? What are the CONS of having a revocable living trust?
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A Durable General Power of Attorney is a crucial estate planning tool. Having one in place is immensely helpful if/when you need assistance managing your affairs. Keep reading to find out four key things about this document. #UnstuckEstatePlanning #AmpersandLaw
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Society's attitude toward death and death planning is shifting. And Millennials are driving these changes. Being "death positive" is about a willingness to talk about death and start planning your final wishes decades before you need to. And it's not morbid or premature at all. Actually, it makes a lot of sense. Why? Keep reading.
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Whether you know it or not, in all of your property falls into one of two categories: probate or non-probate. Keep reading to find out why this matters…
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My work requires me to talk and think about death a lot. I call this "the business side of death," and I like to think I'm reasonably good at it. But "the emotional side of death," the grief part, is a whole different experience. I'm no better at that than anyone else.
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Estate planning can be intimidating for many reasons, but when your spouse/partner is not a U.S. Citizen, it can feel even more overwhelming. Keep reading for information on the three main scenarios for these couples.
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Estate planning isn't just about what happens to your family, loved ones, and property when you die. It's also about putting plans in place to allow others to help you during your life.
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