January 13, 2010
A last will and testament is a legal document that allows you to identify your beneficiaries, designate the way in which your property will be distributed, nominate a legal guardian for any minor children, and nominate an executor to mange your estate, pay your debts, expenses and taxes, and distribute your estate according to your wishes. [...]
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December 11, 2009
Lawyers use a lot of words when talking about wills, assuming that everyone knows their meaning. But from talking to friends and clients, I realized that many people outside the legal community don’t understand what we’re talking about. Below are some common commonly used terms defined: Testate: Dying with a valid will. Intestate: Dying without [...]
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