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Why It's Time To Update Your Estate Plan
By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on
If you already have an estate plan in place, you might think you're all set and don't need to think about estate planning ever again. Most people actually need...
What Is a 'Personal Representative?' 6 Important Questions and Answers
By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on
When you write a last will and testament, you name someone to handle your estate after you pass. That person is called a "personal representative" or...
5 Things You Must Do After Writing Your Will
By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on
Perhaps you think that when you finish writing your will, your estate planning work is done. Not so fast! Here are five things to do after writing your will.
5 Things an Estate Planning Lawyer Can Do (That You Probably Can't)
By Daniel Taylor, Esq. | Last updated on
Your estate plan is your legal legacy. You can make many end-of-life plans on your own, but you may still need an experienced estate planning lawyer to assist...
5 Questions to Ask Your Estate Planning Lawyer
By Jenny Tsay, Esq. | Last updated on
If you want to hire a lawyer to draft a will or trust, what questions should you ask before taking that step? Having an estate plan in place helps ensure that...
5 Important Estate Planning Questions No One Likes to Answer
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Let's face it, estate planning is not exactly exciting or uplifting. Pondering what will happen after you die can feel pretty morbid. But here's something we...
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Joseph Fawbush, Esq.
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Vaidehi Mehta, Esq.
Attorney Writer
Kit Yona, M.A.
Legal Writer
Mariana Petersen
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