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What is a life estate deed?

A life estate deed is a way to transfer ownership of real (tangible) property. This deed is legal documentation that alters the ownership of a piece of real (tangible) property. The person that owns the real property (in this instance, Dad) signs a deed that is going to pass the ownership of the property systematically…

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Legatee, heir, beneficiary and devisee: What are the differences?

A fast guide to the terminology of inheritance to assist you in making sense of who is who in an estate plan. The law has many various terms for individuals that inherit property from a deceased individual’s estate, some which are “beneficiary,” “legatee,” “devisee,” and “heir.” To make matters even more complex, the use of…

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6 Estate Planning Tips For New Parents

Your life changes in many ways when you have a child. One thing you must consider right away is planning your estate. Below are the most important estate planning tips for new parents. 1. Make A Will And Appoint Guardian Priority number one will be to appoint a guardian for your child should something unfortunate…

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How to Make a Will that Cannot Be Contested

When creating your will to include in your estate plan, you are making sure your last wishes are going to be implemented. All that careful thought and planning could be for nothing, though, if anyone effectively contests your will. Guaranteeing your will cannot be contested is going to ensure your final objectives are fulfilled. Who…

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Do You Need to Update Your Will If You Move

When you are relocating to a new state, you probably have a lot of thoughts and worries going through your mind, but don’t allow your estate planning documents fall to the wayside. The wonderful news is you’ve already managed the difficult part in getting you documents together. There’s no reason you should begin all over…

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Living Trust: Trustor vs. Trustee

Are you contemplating creating a living trust? If you are, you need to know the distinction between the trustor and trustee, how they’re associated, and each of their roles. If you are thinking about creating a living trust, you need to comprehend the differences between the trustor and the trustee, in addition to the association…

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Primary Beneficiary vs. Contingent Beneficiary

One of the better ways to guarantee your assets are overseen in accordance with your wishes is to name both a primary and a contingent beneficiary. Understand the difference between them so you can make an educated decision. When establishing a life insurance policy, living trust, or, retirement accounts you should designate a primary beneficiary,…

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Estate Planning Tips: Find the Right Estate Plan for You

Everybody is unique and should create an estate plan that is a reflection of their personal objectives and lifestyle but contemplating the broad classification you fall into can help you establish which type of estate plan and paperwork is best for you. As stated by a 2022 survey from Caring.com, sixty seven percent of Americans…

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Family Trust vs. Living Trust: What’s the Difference?

Both family trusts and living trusts can assist you in fulfilling your estate planning objectives, but which trust is best for you is subject to your needs— and in a lot of cases, the terms may be interchangeable. First, it is important to comprehend the general notion of a trust. A trust is a legal…

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Last Will and Testament Letter of Instructions

A letter of instructions is an unofficial document in your estate planning arsenal. It can go a long way toward giving further explicitness for your beneficiaries and your wills executor. Fundamentals of a Will Your will, which declares your preferences for how you would want your property managed following your passing, is one of the…

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