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Advantage of a Life Estate

May 5, 2023
A life estate is a type of property ownership or tenancy that grants an individual the right to use and enjoy a property for the remainder or their life. It gives an ownership interest to someone else.
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What Is Probate?

May 2, 2023
How this is handled now depends on the plans the deceased made when they were alive. For some people, that might mean probate.
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Does a Will Have an Expiration

May 1, 2023
If I have a current will that is about seven to 10 years old, do I have to write up a new will or can I edit the current will?
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How Does Guardianship Work

April 30, 2023
If you haven't had any experience with guardianship for adults with dementia, it's likely you don't understand just how complex it is. You are not alone.
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How Does a Trust Work?

April 29, 2023
There’s no single path for everyone to follow. However, you might consider establishing a trust, which offers some key benefits.
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How to Age in Place

April 28, 2023
Questions to help prepare for aging in place.
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Estate Planning Checklist

April 27, 2023
Estate plans are made up of many parts, including wills and trusts, as well as any additional documents or information that will help beneficiaries carry out the requests of the benefactor.
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Making Trusts Millennial-Friendly

April 23, 2023
If your estate plan benefits Gen Y (also known as Millennials) it’s important to design a trust that supports what makes them thrive.
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What About Dementia & Socialization

April 22, 2023
According to the CDC, the strongest risk factor for dementia is age, as the majority of cases affect people who are over 65. But more obscure risk factors have been explored as of late—including not brushing your teeth and snoring at night. Now, researchers have identified a significant link between dementia risk and the way people behave in social situations.
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If Inheritances are Unequal

April 20, 2023
Robert, the older brother, and Lon, the younger one, were close as they were growing up in the Queens borough of New York City. However, when their mother passed away and left the bulk of her estate to Robert, Lon was devastated.
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