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Estate Planning

Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples

If you are in a committed relationship but are not married to your partner, estate planning is essential. Unless you each draft a Will, and/or Trust, and designate the other person as a beneficiary, your assets will pass to other family members and your partner will...

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Guardianships

What is a guardianship, and when does it come into effect? A guardianship is a legal designation for a situation where a person is deemed to be incompetent by a Court, and a trusted individual has been appointed by the Court to manage their affairs on their behalf....

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Handwritten Notes in Estate Plans

What is the enforceability of handwritten notes in a Will or other estate planning document? This is a common scenario:  Family members have a copy of a loved one’s Will that’s been edited with handwritten scratch outs and addendums. Is it legal? Will a court enforce...

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Handling Guns in Estate Planning

If you’re a hunter, you enjoy recreational shooting, or have family heirloom guns in your collection, you should consider whether your estate plan includes adequate measures for passing on your guns. Without proper planning, your executor or beneficiaries could...

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Digital Assets: Part 2

(This is part 2 of 2 posts talking about digital assets. This post discusses what inheritors can do with assets they receive from parents, grandparents, or other family members, while part 1 covers what you can do with your own assets.) What do you do with the photos...

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Moving Your Estate Plans

It’s easy to forget even big things in the hustle and stress of moving. There’s a lot to think about, and probably at the bottom of your Moving To-Do List is updating estate plans. But once you’re settled in your new location and everything’s finally unpacked, set...

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