Distributing an Estate’s Personal Property

Different than money, personal possessions typically can’t be divided equally following their owner passing away. This is why distributing belongings such as furniture, jewelry, dishes, silverware, painting, photographs or clothes is usually the most complicated challenge in the settlement of an estate. It may help if the deceased individual had declared in their will or in…

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What Is a Durable Power of Attorney?

When your power of attorney (POA is made durable, it stays intact when you can’t make decisions on your own. A power of attorney (POA) authorizes another individual to manage certain issues, such as finances or healthcare, for you. When a power of attorney is durable, it stays in effect should you become debilitated, because…

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