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What is a transfer-on-death deed?
Those who own real estate and hope to pass it on to a beneficiary upon their death, but do not want to go to the trouble and expense of setting up a living trust may find that a transfer-on-death deed serves their needs effectively and efficiently. Not all states...
Is advance care planning just for the elderly?
Significant challenges can come as you work out divorce terms
Going through a divorce can lead to significant challenges as you work to determine the specifics of the settlement. There are times when you might need to take a step back and look at the big picture instead of focusing on one small decision. Everything you decide...
Examples of post-accident medical expenses
You're involved in a car accident, and it wasn't your fault. Perhaps someone else ran a red light or hit you while texting and driving. Either way, you wound up in the hospital, and the costs are astronomical. It's nothing you're prepared to pay for on your own. At a...
Effects of spinal cord injuries vary greatly
A spinal cord injury will impact your life and the life of each person in your family. It can also affect your friends. The changes that everyone has to deal with will depend on the severity of the injury and the way that is alters your abilities. There are many...
What are the first things to do when probating an estate?
If your deceased loved one's estate plan named you as executor, then it will be your responsibility to probate the will. The probate process is not anyone's favorite thing to manage, but with proper guidance and an in-depth understanding of the law, you will be able...
Creative solutions might help with divorce matters
Divorce usually falls into one of two categories -- really easy or really difficult. When you are able to work out an uncontested divorce, you might be happy to know that you don't have to battle with your ex over every aspect of the divorce. We realize that one of...
How to get into the head of a debt collector
2 estate planning documents you should draft before you deploy
Most Americans wait until after they've had children or have amassed significant assets later in life to begin planning their estates. If you're an active member of the armed forces subject to deployment, though, then it definitely speeds up the need to plan your...