Probate is oftentimes a long, costly process, especially when bequeathing a house. The best way to avoid your home being placed in probate is to setup a living trust. However, some believe the best way to transfer a home to their child without probate is to add them to the title of their home. The […]

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As a society, we all wish to provide our children with a happy, safe, healthy life. That’s not to say there aren’t those who deliberately or inadvertently disrespect, ignore or otherwise harm their children. When that happens, though, there’s usually someone willing to care for the child in a responsible, loving manner. For the majority […]

Tags: Adoption, Family, Family Law, Guardian, guardian of the estate, Guardianship, legal rights, protecting children, taking care of a child
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