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When a person dies without a valid will, families are often left with practical problems that need solutions. A house is still in the decedent’s name. A bank…
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Our lives are constantly changing. If you’ve gotten married or divorced, welcomed a child, lost a loved one, moved to a different state, bought a new home, opened…