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When a loved one passes away, someone must handle the duties of administering the decedent's estate. The procedure in Virginia differs from other states. Understanding the local probate process can make the difference between drawn-out or efficient proceedings. The...
You may believe that a will is the only element you need to prepare your family for your death. This, however, is not the case. Other documents make up a comprehensive estate plan that makes things easier for your family after your death but for you beforehand. Estate...
Writing a will is an excellent way to begin planning your estate. Your family members can reference your will for guidance when they close your estate. This formal legal document provides you with a place to name beneficiaries and clarify your final wishes. If updated...
If you have a family member who struggles with a disability, you could have a number of different issues to confront on a regular basis. From providing care to dealing with concerns about their future, these situations can generate stress, anxiety and uncertainty. It...
Probate refers to the administration and distribution of a decedent's estate. The will outlines who gets which assets, and there is a process by which this occurs. The person who administers the estate is the executor, and this individual has numerous duties to...
According to the most recent polling data from Gallup, fewer than half of U.S. adults say that they have a will. As you might expect, age is a major factor in whether one is likely to have made a will. Survey participants who were over 65 were far more likely to have...
There are many assumptions (based on common practice) about how an estate “should” be divided. For instance, it is very common for parents to leave most or all of their estate to their children, and to divide assets up in roughly equal measure among their kids. This...
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