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Don’t Forget To Coordinate Beneficiary Designations

Some people go through the time and expense of making a Will but fail to change beneficiary designation on non-probate assets such as life…

Wacky Will Wednesday: Wills That Make You Go “Hmmm…” – Ray Fulk

NB: This post is part of a series highlighting wills that contain some interesting, and sometimes bizarre, bequests and stipulations. You can see all these…

What Is The Difference Between A Living Will And A Last Will and Testament?

Many people confuse Living Wills with Last Wills and Testaments. They sound similar, but serve very different purposes. A Living Will, also known as a Directive to…

Is Probate Necessary to Transfer Title to a Vehicle?

I received an email recently from someone whose unmarried brother had died without a will.  He was survived by both his parents, one full…

Estate Tax Certainty…For Now

NB: For information on the state of the estate tax in light of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act, click here. For…

Can I Force My Stepmother To Show Me My Deceased Dad’s Will?

Imagine your father, who is no longer married to you mother, dies leaving a Will. He told you that you were a beneficiary of his estate, but…

Celebrating Three Years!

Several years ago, when I was contemplating starting a Web-based law firm, people with whom I shared my plans usually responded with skepticism. Very…

Merry Christmas!

As the year draws to a close, I wanted to take this opportunity to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Warmest wishes for joy, peace…