Even if you have an up-to-date Will and organize everything so your Executor has a clear map of your estate, they can still have a long to-do list. Keep reading to get a full picture of an Executor’s to-do list.
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Q: What makes a Will legal?
A: North Carolina allows for three kinds of Wills and what makes each legal varies based on the type.
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Do you want to ensure your minor children receive your life insurance proceeds if you die while they are young? Not confident about what to put on that beneficiary designation form? Technically, you have five options to consider. But in reality, only three of them function in ways that make sense when thinking about what your children will need if you’ve died and they are still young.
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Fact: Chadwick Boseman died without a Will. And he’s not alone in this. Research shows that nearly 70% of adults in the United States don’t have Wills. So, what happens if you die without a Will? In a nutshell: the laws of your state take over. What does that mean? Keep reading…
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FAQ: What happens to debt at death?
If you die with debt, those debts generally become the responsibility of your estate. Keep reading for all the info.
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Legal information versus legal advice: what’s the difference? And, why does it matter?
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Considering buying your Will online? Here are four key reasons to proceed with caution.
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QUESTION: Single people don't need wills, right?
ANSWER: It depends on what you want to happen to your property when you die AND what types of property you own at your death.
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A Durable General Power of Attorney is a crucial estate planning tool. Having one in place is immensely helpful if/when you need assistance managing your affairs. Keep reading to find out four key things about this document. #UnstuckEstatePlanning #AmpersandLaw
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Need to talk to your loved ones about estate planning? Here are a few do and don’t tips to help get you started.
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Have you ever heard anyone talk about 'avoiding Probate' but aren't exactly sure what that means? This week, #unstuckestateplanning is focusing on five common questions about Probate.
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Society's attitude toward death and death planning is shifting. And Millennials are driving these changes. Being "death positive" is about a willingness to talk about death and start planning your final wishes decades before you need to. And it's not morbid or premature at all. Actually, it makes a lot of sense. Why? Keep reading.
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