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Deciding Between an Attorney or Online Forms for Estate Planning
By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on
Making the decision to start the estate planning process is an important one. The first thing you must decide is if you can use an online estate planning tool...
7 Important Reasons Why Anyone Needs a Will
By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on
The most common reason someone does not have a will is procrastination. The second-most common reason people do not have a will is that they do not think it is...
The Types of People Who Need a Will
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You might assume a will is something only older people need to be concerned about. In actuality, every adult should have a will and estate plan, whether they...
Protect Your Parent from Elder Financial Abuse with A Power of Attorney
By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on
Before his death in 2018, Marvel comic co-creator Stan Lee was the victim of alleged financial abuse. Police charged Lee's manager with fraud, forgery, and...
Top 5 Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
Estate planning is something that's easy to ignore until the time comes when an estate plan is essential. You want to make sure your final wishes are carried...
Can You Include Pets in Your Will?
By Daniel Taylor, Esq. | Last updated on
A beloved pet can be as much a part of your family as your spouse, child, or sibling. When it comes time to write a will, devoting a piece of your estate to...
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Joseph Fawbush, Esq.
Managing Editor
Vaidehi Mehta, Esq.
Attorney Writer
Kit Yona, M.A.
Legal Writer
Mariana Petersen
Legal Content Editor