Becoming the executor of an estate is not an easy proposition, especially when you are unfamiliar with some of the legal terms associated with the tasks you will be required to perform. Some of these terms—assets, debts, heirs, inheritance, and jurisdiction—may be somewhat common knowledge to most. But there are some terms that if you […]

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I’ll take care of it tomorrow. How many times have you said this in the past year? It seems innocuous enough, especially when something is as trivial as mailing a letter or taking out the garbage. But there are some things, such as going to the doctor or planning your retirement, that could have major […]

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