When reading over an estate plan, terms such as per stirpes and per capita distribution often appear. These terms describe different ways to distribute property to heirs after someone passes away. While these terms may seem confusing at first, they are deeply embedded in legal tradition and it is important to understand what they mean as part of…
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Probate myths and facts are important to know, should you ever come into contact with the situation. It can be sticky, but it helps to be educated on the topic. We hope that this blog post helps you better understand various probate myths and facts. Myth: Probate costs and attorney fees are usually as high…
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Question: I don’t have a Will but I want my spouse and kids to inherit everything. If my spouse and kids will inherit everything anyway, what’s the point of making a Will? Answer: That’s a good question. In certain circumstances, a person’s spouse and kids will inherit everything. However, that may or may not apply…
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