When a Parent Loses a Mate: How to help
If your parent loses a mate, spouse, or life partner, he or she may need a good deal of emotional and practical help. If you were close to your …
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5 Common Myths About Wills and Probate
Most of us don’t know a lot about the law of wills, trusts, or probate–after all, they’re topics none of us really want to deal with. But we should …
Dealing with the Legal and Financial Aspects of Alzheimer’s or Other Serious Diseases
Many people are unprepared to deal with the legal and financial consequences of a serious illness such as Alzheimer’s disease. Legal and medical experts encourage people recently diagnosed with a …
Four Ways to Avoid Probate
Avoiding probate doesn’t have to be difficult. Many people can use these simple and effective ways to ensure that all, or some, of their property passes directly to their …
If You’re a Trustee: What to Expect in the First Six Months
If you’re taking over as trustee of a deceased person’s living trust, you are not expected to get to work the day your loved one dies. Luckily, most trust …
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