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How to leave your property and assets to those you wish

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What Is a Beneficiary? A Simple Explanation

Understand how to leave property and assets to those you choose

Per Stirpes and Per Capita Distribution Under a Will – What Does it Mean?

Learn how different distribution systems affect heirs of your estate
What Is an Elective Share?

How states protect spouses from disinheritance and how to claim a share of your spouse’s estate
What Is a Contingent Beneficiary?

How to name beneficiaries and backups so your property and assets go to those you choose
What if You Want to Give Your Children Different Amounts in Your Will?

Discover when you may want to give your children unequal gifts and how to do it
What Happens if a Beneficiary Dies Before You Do?

How to plan for backup beneficiaries if your primary beneficiary dies before you do
Nontraditional Families: Who Can Inherit?

Who inherits property and assets if you don’t have a will
How Do I Give Away Real Estate in my Will?

Various estate planning tools you can use to give real estate to beneficiaries
Can You Make a Last Will and Testament for Your Dog? (Yes, you can.)

Learn the proper way to arrange for your pet’s care after your death
Payable on Death Beneficiary for Accounts

Learn about payable on death bank accounts and how they help avoid probate
Last Will and Testament Letter of Instructions

Understand how a letter of instruction is a helpful addition to your will