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Last Will and Testament Template

November 11, 2020

  About 74% of Americans lack a last will and testament.   However, the last will and testament, is fairly easy to prepare. A last will and testament is a legal document that describes how the estate is to be distributed according to the wishes of the testator and sometimes covers other issues.   You […]

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How to Make a Will Without a Lawyer, Part II

October 27, 2020

In last week’s Retirement Watch Weekly, I presented Part 1 of How To Make a Will Without a Lawyer. Here’s Part 2: Name Guardians for Your Children When a testator has minor children, the will should designate one or more individuals who will serve as guardians for the children if both parents are deceased. It […]

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How to Probate a Will Without An Attorney

October 23, 2020

  Probate is the legal process that ensures your debts are paid and legal title to your assets is transferred to the appropriate heirs and beneficiaries. If you have a will, the probate process will determine whether the will is authentic and valid. During the process, an executor will be appointed to administer the estate. […]

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How to Make a Will Without a Lawyer

October 20, 2020

In a survey taken in 2019, 53% of people who did not have a will said the reason they didn’t have a will was the difficulty of finding an attorney they could trust. However, you don’t need a lawyer to prepare a will for you. You can prepare a will yourself, and there are plenty […]

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What Is and Isn’t Included in a Will?

August 19, 2020

A will is a written document in which an individual, known as a testator, directs how his or her assets are to be divided and other matters are to be handled after his or her death. However, wills are not a do-it-all document. A testator should be aware of what should and shouldn’t be included […]

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10 Things to Know About Writing a Will

August 19, 2020

A will is critical to ensuring your legacy. It determines how assets are distributed to your loved ones and how efficiently they are distributed, among other issues. Having a good will can reduce the expense and hassles of processing your estate. When you don’t have a will, things are likely to be more expensive and […]

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How to Make a Will Without a Lawyer

August 19, 2020

A will is a written legal document in which a person, known as the testator, sets forth his or her wishes on how an estate’s assets are to be distributed, who will serve as guardians of any minor children, and other issues. A will also should appoint an executor(s) to administer the estate. In a […]

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What Are the Four Basic Types of Wills?

August 19, 2020

A will is a legal document in which a person, known as the testator, sets forth his or her wishes on how to distribute an estate’s assets, pay debts, care for any minor children, donate to charity and perhaps other issues after the individual dies. It is a crucial part of any estate plan. The […]

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