When you agree to be the executor of a will, there are plenty of responsibilities you must take on. (See our 6-Step Process for Probate for more). Here, we break down the three key responsibilities of an executor when managing the probate of an estate. First, Collect the Assets. Collecting assets seems straightforward, but there […]

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  Performing due diligence when it comes to setting up an inheritance is highly recommended for anyone with a family. Having a living trust in place when your time on Earth has expired helps protect family members from lengthy and costly probate or contentious legal battles while they are still grieving your loss. However, no […]

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No matter how much planning one does to prepare for the future, no one knows exactly when they’re going to die. In the matter of probate, this can cause various issues, especially when dealing with assets and property in multiple states. The probate process can be time-consuming and expensive when someone dies with all of […]

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It was only one month ago we lost two iconic celebrities who also happened to be family. Character actor, writer and loving philanthropist Carrie Fisher (best known for her role as Princess Leia in Star Wars) passed away on December 27, 2016 after suffering a major heart attack. The next day, her mother, actress Debbie […]

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