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Community property and wills
In some states, property jointly owned by married couples is considered community property, and wills can only transfer the deceased person's share of property.
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How Does POD Bank Account Work in Community Property State Like Wisconsin?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers the following question: "How Does POD Bank Account Work in Community Property State Like Wisconsin?"
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How to Avoid Probate in Texas
Beneficiary Designations Some accounts such as brokerage accounts, retirement accounts, life insurance accounts and banking accounts allow for you to...
Written by attorney Amanda Jayne Sorem Batsche
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California Estate Law: Wills and Trusts Made Easy
Intestacy Law If you do not make a will or trust to formally dispose of your property, state intestacy law will take effect. Under intestacy, if you...
Written by attorney Brenda Jean Edwards
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SHOULD A PROBATE REPRESENTATIVE OR EXECUTOR HIRE A PROBATE LAWYER
A. Are you familiar with California probate law and local court rules and procedures If so, you might be able to represent yourself. B. Can the dece...
Written by attorney William Kenneth Sweeney
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How is Property Inherited in Louisiana with No Last Will and Testament
Spouse and children If the decedent had children, his children will be entitled to his property. However, if a deceased person had no children, then...
Written by attorney Gino Ronald Forte
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Estate Planning Essentials
Your Will - Who gets what? When a prospective client consults me and asks, "who gets what after I die?" I inform him/ her that depends on how you want...
Written by attorney Allen Jin Kim
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Estate Planning Advice for Military Members and Veterans
JAGs Provided Worldwide Legal Services If you are currently serving in the Armed Forces or are a dependent or retiree, you are entitled to free legal...
Written by attorney Ian Sebastian Holzhauer
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Why Everyone Should Have a Will
Separate and Community Property with Married Couples Husbands and wives should each have their own will. Your will only disposes of your own separate...
Written by attorney Tariq Ahmad Zafar
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Why Everyone Should Have a Will
Separate and Community Property with Married Couples Husbands and wives should each have their own will. Your will only disposes of your own separate...
Written by attorney Rehan Shams Alimohammad
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Louisiana Succession & Probate - Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Succession? A "succession" is a legal process for wrapping up the financial affairs of a deceased person (decedent). Generally, the process...
Written by attorney Brad Peter Scott
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When Should I Update My Estate Plan?
When There Are Major Changes in the Law The Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA) significantly changed how estates are taxed. The estate tax exemption i...
Written by attorney Ian William Hasegawa
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Estate planning: what are my options?
Will (last will and testament) Everyone needs one, but it doesn't need to be complicated or cost thousands of dollars! A will states who will receive...
Written by attorney Emily Rose
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Protecting the Surviving Spouse After the First Spouse Dies
Introduction Lawyers sometimes speak about you and your spouse as adversaries. Of course, it shouldn't be that way, and it doesn't have to be that way...
Written by attorney Peter S. Myers
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Do I Need To Probate The Estate?
Was the deceased a resident of the state of Washington? It isn't unsual for me to encounter people who migrate with the seasons, which can sometimes l...
Written by attorney Clinton Hugh Wilcox
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Basic Washington Estate Planning Tools
Last Will & Testament A Last Will & Testament ("Will") is a legal declaration, or "testament" of what you want to happen to your assets/belongings whe...
Written by attorney Tamarae Ailiinani Wendel Cooney
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Titling Property: The Pros and Cons of Each Form of Title
JOHN DOE, AN INDIVIDUAL: Holding title in one name, as an individual, has pros and cons. Pros: Nobody else can sell or encumber the property. An ind...
Written by attorney Baback Kouretchian
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Guide to Probate in Nevada
When Do You Need to File in a Nevada Probate Court? All real estate in Nevada, including timeshares, has to be probated in Nevada, unless title upon d...
Written by attorney Avvo Staff
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How do I find grandma's Will?
Wills can come in many forms. You have to know what you are looking for before you know where to look. A Will can be handwritten by the decedent. A...
Written by attorney Robert Miller
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Estate Planning and Marital Status: Important Differences
The purpose of estate planning is to specify where your assets are distributed after your death, as well as determine who is responsible for that disp...
Written by attorney Albert Cohen
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Has Your Estate Plan Aged as Gracefully as You?
If more than a few years have passed since you created your will or trust, changes in circumstances might dictate a change in plan Ron Adams In a pe...
Written by attorney Ronald P Adams
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Wills in Texas
Why Wills are Important for Everyone A will is a legal declaration that details the management of the estate and the transfer of one’s assets upon de...
Written by attorney Tariq Ahmad Zafar
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Probate in Texas
Probate in Texas What is Probate? When someone passes away, they usually own certain property (real estate, bank accounts, jewelry, etc.) referred t...
Written by attorney Tariq Ahmad Zafar
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Do You Need a Will?
Do you have a will? Do you need one? In almost all cases, the answer to the question of whether or not you need a will is an overwhelming YES! Why? If...
Written by attorney Lisa M. Hammel
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Community Property Community Property: Property acquired by husband and wife, or either during marriage, other than by gift, bequest, devise, descent,...
Written by attorney Howard Robert Roitman
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WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF AN ESTATE PLAN AND WHAT DOES IT CONSIST OF?
WHY DO PEOPLE NEED AN ESTATE PLAN? There are many reasons why a person needs an Estate Plan. Here are some to consider: Giving People Direction. An...
Written by attorney Robert E. Millsap III
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