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September 13, 2011

Wills

Wills provide a legal record of written directives regarding how estate assets should be distributed upon death. While it's not a task people enjoy doing, writing a Will is an important element that shouldn't be avoided.

Wills are vital documents for individuals wanting to take care of their family after death. This written contract makes the job of estate settlement much easier for estate executors.
Every estate that passes through probate needs an estate executor to take care of final matters. The Will is used to name the person who will assume this role.

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August 22, 2011

Write a Will

If you haven't taken time to write a Will, what's holding you back? Do you think you don't need one or that it's too costly? Do you think you're too young or that you don't own anything of value so what's the point? The point is everyone aged 18 and up needs a Will if for no other reason than to provide directives to loved ones.

Taking time to write a Will is by far the best thing you can leave behind. Doing so speeds up the probate process and ensures property and cash is transferred to the people you want to have it.

There are many ways to write a last will and testament. Some people download templates from the Internet and fill in the blanks. Others purchase do it yourself Will kits or utilize online services such as LegalZoom. Most prefer working with an estate planning service or probate lawyer.

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August 16, 2011

Estate Agents

Estate agents are people assigned to oversee estate settlement procedures when a person dies. In most cases, people are appointed through a last will and testament, but might be confirmed through probate court to act on behalf of the estate.

State laws require estate agents to be of legal age and prohibit anyone with a criminal record from engaging in estate settlement procedures. The person chosen for this position should be capable of making sound decisions on behalf of the estate and rightful heirs. They should be good with finances and capable of providing detailed accounting reports, as well as being proficient with recordkeeping.

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August 09, 2011

Writing a Will

If you're thinking about writing a Will you're making a smart decision. A lot of people put off this task until it's too late and end up making their family deal with a lot of bureaucratic red tape. It takes very little time to put affairs in order and is worth every minute knowing loved ones will know exactly what to do.

There are many ways to go about writing a Will. If you don't own much valuable property a do it yourself Will kit might be all you need. If you own real estate or titled property, you'll want to setup beneficiaries so property can be easily transferred upon death.

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September 14, 2009

Will

Executing a legal Will is one of the greatest gifts you can leave your loved ones. A Will is used to express burial preferences and name beneficiaries to receive property and personal belongings. The Last Will and Testament gives you the opportunity to have the final say in the event of your death.

A Will is also used to appoint an estate administrator. Most often this person is a family member or close personal friend. Depending on the size and complexity of the estate, some people retain a professional estate planner or probate attorney to manage their estate. It is a good idea to use the services of a neutral third party if family strife exists.

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January 15, 2009

Estate Planning Lawyer

An estate planning lawyer specializes in helping people create a plan to protect their assets. Estate planning involves executing legal documents such as trusts and wills; designating beneficiaries and the assets they will inherit; and appointing estate administrators to oversee your estate.

An estate planning lawyer can also ssist in executing a Durable Power of Attorney and Healthcare Proxy; establish guardianship for minor children; and designate payable-on-death and transfer-on-death beneficiaries to transfer real estate, financial holdings, and other valuable assets.

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November 21, 2008

Estate Planning Attorney

Hiring an estate planning attorney is a crucial part of developing a plan for what happens to your assets and personal belongings in the event of your death. When people die without executing a Last Will and Testament or arranging a living trust, everything they own is placed into probate.

An estate planning attorney can help you avoid probate by implementing irrevocable life insurance trusts, living trusts, and assigning payable-on-death and transfer-on-death beneficiaries. The probate process can take several months to several years to settle. Without implementing estate planning procedures, all your worldly possessions will be distributed to heirs according to probate laws.

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October 23, 2008

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries refer to people who are entitled to assets owned by a person who has died. Beneficiaries typically include spouses, children, and direct lineage heirs such as sisters and brothers. Organizations such as charities or educational institutions can also be designated beneficiaries.

Anyone can be named as beneficiaries on property titles to real estate, automobiles, recreational vehicles, motor crafts and financial holdings such as bank accounts, retirement accounts and life insurance policies.

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July 30, 2008

Probate: A Difficult time to Deal with Heirs and the Estate

Probate is the legal process used to transfer property, real estate, personal belongings and bank account holdings. Depending on the size of the decedent's estate and family dynamics, probate can tie assets up in the court system for six months to three years. If family disputes arise, legal fees can end up costing more than the estate is worth.

Part of the problem with probate is that it involves government agencies and attorneys. When someone dies it is almost guaranteed that many people will want to stick their fingers in the inheritance pie.

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