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Do I Need an Estate Plan?

In 2008, Congress recognized the need for the public to understand the importance and benefits of estate planning by passing House Resolution...

How Does the Court Handle Estate Administration?

Probate is the method by which judicial officials, including probate judges, process a decedent’s will. While state probate laws may vary, the...

Special Needs Planning: Enabling the Disabled

In honor of October as Special Needs Awareness Month, let’s take a look at special needs planning, which helps disabled people to...

The Underestimated Importance of Estate Planning for Single People

As a single individual, you may feel overwhelmed when you think about who will step in and make decisions for you if...

Is Our Home Community Property or Separate Property, and Why...

When two people get married, the property they obtain during their marriage is called marital property. This includes anything from real property...

Britney Spears: A Cautionary Tale about Conservatorship

Even if you do not listen to pop music, it has been hard to ignore the recent news about Britney Spears, her...

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