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What to Do When a Disability Throws Your Estate Plan...

As poet Robert Burns mused centuries ago, the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry. Despite thoughtful effort and a...

Intrafamily Loans and How They Work

Intrafamily loans are financial arrangements between family members—one who is lending and another who is borrowing. An intrafamily loan may be used...

Are Pensions Treated the Same in Your Estate Plan as...

The first private pension plan in the United States was established in the late 1800s. Through 1980, nearly 40 percent of Americans...

5 Life Events That Require You to Update Your Estate...

An estate plan is a magical thing: it allows you to maintain control of your assets, yet protects you should you become...

Beware of Nonlawyers Acting Like Lawyers

When people think about creating an estate plan, they may think it just involves getting a set of forms that convey their...

Probate and Estate Administration Details that TV and Movies Get...

While television and movies provide great entertainment, they are not always factual. Even shows based on real events are not entirely accurate....

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