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Probate services refer to the legal services provided to individuals or families involved in the administration of a deceased person's estate. These services typically involve the court-supervised process of distributing the deceased person's assets and properties to their beneficiaries or heirs according to their will or state laws if there is no will. Probate services may include drafting and filing legal documents, representing clients in court, resolving disputes between beneficiaries, managing estate assets, and advising clients on tax implications and strategies for asset protection. The goal of probate services is to ensure that the estate is distributed in an orderly and fair manner while minimizing costs and maximizing the value of the estate for the beneficiaries. Probate services are often provided by lawyers, but may also be provided by other professionals such as estate planners or financial advisors.

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Estate Planning for Freelancers and the Self-Employed

Estate Planning for Freelancers and the Self-Employed

POSTED ON: January 14, 2025 BY: Troy Werner
Freelancers and self-employed individuals face unique challenges in estate planning, requiring tailored strategies to protect their assets, businesses and loved ones.
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What Is a Living Trust?

What Is a Living Trust?

POSTED ON: January 13, 2025 BY: Troy Werner
A popular option is a living trust, which many people consider one of the better routes to take.
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Managing a Parent's Estate After Their Death

Managing a Parent's Estate After Their Death

POSTED ON: January 8, 2025 BY: Troy Werner
Navigating the process of managing a parent's estate requires understanding your legal responsibilities and the steps to settle their affairs.
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How Dying Without a Will Leaves Heirs an Extra Dose of Grief

How Dying Without a Will Leaves Heirs an Extra Dose of Grief

POSTED ON: January 7, 2025 BY: Troy Werner
People can avoid messy family fights by preparing a will. It needn’t be a complicated document.
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Do I Need More Than a Will for My Estate Plan

Do I Need More Than a Will for My Estate Plan?

POSTED ON: January 3, 2025 BY: Troy Werner
Many individuals, even those with significant assets, are negligent in establishing a comprehensive estate plan. A will, although necessary, is not sufficient.
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Understanding Your Right to Information After the Death of a Relative

Understanding Your Right to Information After the Death of a Relative

POSTED ON: January 1, 2025 BY: Troy Werner
After a relative's death, beneficiaries have rights to information about the estate, including accessing the will and understanding asset distribution. A probate lawyer can guide you through the process, protect your rights and resolve disputes to ensure that the estate is managed fairly and transparently.
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Avoiding Surprises and Complications in Your Estate Plan

Avoiding Surprises and Complications in Your Estate Plan

POSTED ON: December 30, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
Avoid surprises in your estate plan by addressing potential conflicts early. Open communication, clear beneficiary designations and tools like living trusts help prevent disputes and delays.
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Discussing Estate Planning in the Holiday Season

Discussing Estate Planning in the Holiday Season

POSTED ON: December 26, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
Estate planning can be a tricky topic to bring up with loved ones, especially when distance is part of the equation.
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Millennials and Gen Z Need Estate Plans Now

Millennials and Gen Z Need Estate Plans Now

POSTED ON: December 19, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
Though ‘estate planning’ may bring to mind visions of rich families squabbling over the ancestral silver, it isn't just for the wealthy or older people, financial planners say.
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How to Avoid Estate Planning Mistakes in 2025

How to Avoid Estate Planning Mistakes in 2025

POSTED ON: December 17, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
If these things get overlooked, you risk leaving your loved ones with extra challenges during what’s already a tough time.
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