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  As trusted companions, pets are becoming ever more meaningful in the lives of many people across the country. Animal care experts remind us that it is important to plan for what happens to our…
Read Moreabout Pet Trusts Explained

  Serving as the executor for a friend or loved one comes with a long list of responsibilities. While performing these duties, it is also important to avoid missteps. Estate law experts provide advice about…
Read Moreabout What Not To Do: Executors

  Estate law experts help families understand the public processes and protocols that bring closure to our affairs when we die. Attorneys also help us navigate the complex terminology involved along the way, which tends…
Read Moreabout Surrogate Court or Probate Court?

  When a friend or loved one dies, their car is usually the last thing on anyone’s mind. Ultimately, however, an answer must be found to “what about the car?” Typically, the task of dealing…
Read Moreabout What About The Car? Affairs of The Estate

  When you serve as the representative designated to bring closure to the affairs of a loved one, the costs tend to add up fast—and so do the tasks. Read on for advice from estate…
Read Moreabout Affairs of the Estate: Covering The Costs

  Though lots of scary stories float around, there is nothing inherently bad about probate. Simply put, probate is the legal, public process that brings closure to our affairs when we die. The court supervising…
Read Moreabout Reality Check: Probate?

  Trusts allow families to set aside and protect assets for distribution to designated beneficiaries over time. Though trusts can be established for particular uses, like education, healthcare, or charitable giving, they can also be…
Read Moreabout Establishing An Age Based Trust

  Parents of children under 18 need an estate plan that includes the designation of a guardian to oversee the financial arrangements made for minors. Correspondingly it is vital for the appointed guardian to understand…
Read Moreabout Serving As A Financial Guardian?

  If the thought of loved ones locked in conflict over managing your affairs and distributing your assets makes you queasy, pave the way for smooth passage through careful estate planning. Either a will or…
Read Moreabout Avoid Family Feuds: Wills and Trusts