Last Will & Testament

Checklist for Petition of Confirmation of Appointment by Guardian

If the person who nominated you as Guardian for minor children passes away, use this checklist to help create your Petition of Confirmation of Appointment.

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What's the Difference Between a Last Will and a Last Will and Testament?

“Last Will” and “Last Will & Testament” are often used interchangeably to refer to the same document.

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What is Small Estate Administration?

Before you petition for probate administration, check to see if the estate qualifies for expedited proceedings as a small estate.

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Which States Are Community Property States?

Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin operate under the community property model.

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Premarital Agreements And Estate Planning

Learn how premarital agreements impact an estate plan.

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What Happens if You Die Without a Will?

If you die intestate, you lose the chance to determine what happens to the stuff you own and people for whom you're responsible. And it's one big mess.

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What is Joint Property Ownership?

How your jointly held assets are titled carries important consequences for transferring them upon death and is essential to creating an effective estate plan.

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Objecting to a Guardian Appointment: Who Can Act and How

A Nomination of Guardian by a parent in a will or standalone document is not guaranteed. Learn who can block a guardian appointment and how.

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Top 6 Attributes to Look for in a Good Executor

Before you appoint an executor or personal representative under your will, read this first.

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10 Estate Tax Minimizing Strategies

Learn some of the strategies the wealthy use to minimize their estate tax burdens.

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How Much Does a Will Cost?

The price you’ll pay to create your last will can be anywhere from $0 to $1500+. Learn more about the options and tradeoffs you have in controlling costs.

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Should You Avoid Appointing Co-agents in a Power of Attorney?

Just because you can, doesn't mean you should. Learn 3 reasons to avoid appointing co-agents in your power of attorney, and what to do instead.

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