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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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How Does Probate Work?

How Does Probate Work?

POSTED ON: September 11, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
A new report, titled The State of Probate in America, finds many Americans badly misinformed about basic facts of probate.
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Select What are the Essentials of Estate Planning? What are the Essentials of Estate Planning?

What are the Essentials of Estate Planning?

POSTED ON: September 5, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
Estate planning is a broad term that can look different for everyone. You should become familiar with two basic documents: a will and a trust.
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Is It Common for Siblings to Fight Over Inheritance?

Is It Common for Siblings to Fight Over Inheritance?

POSTED ON: September 4, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
When there's bad blood over an inheritance, you can challenge the trustee—but try talking first.
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Smart Estate Planning In 13 Steps

Smart Estate Planning In 13 Steps

POSTED ON: September 2, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
Consider these 13 estate-planning moves, which may be as simple as designating a different IRA beneficiary or as complex as setting up a trust.
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Can You Get Around Probate?

Can You Get Around Probate?

POSTED ON: August 16, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
If I knew then what I know now about probate, I’d have done more to avoid the process altogether with my mother’s estate.
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Single and Over 50? Estate Planning Is a Must

Single and Over 50? Estate Planning Is a Must

POSTED ON: August 15, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
The population of single adults without children aged 50 and over is growing. Estate planning for single people can protect your future quality of life and carry on your wishes when you’re gone.
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How to Name a Beneficiary

How to Name a Beneficiary

POSTED ON: August 7, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
Naming a beneficiary is a crucial step in estate planning. It promotes your wishes after you’re gone, streamlines inheritance, and spares your loved ones undue stress.
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Heirs’ Property and Potential Landowners Issues in Inheritance through Probate

Heirs’ Property and Potential Landowners Issues in Inheritance through Probate

POSTED ON: July 30, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
Heirs' property creates unique landowners issues that disproportionately impact African American communities. These problems include unclear titles, tax issues and vulnerability to partition sales.
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What’s the Best Way to Simplify an Estate?

What’s the Best Way to Simplify an Estate?

POSTED ON: July 18, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
Have a clear road map for your estate so your heirs don't drown in paperwork and probate after your death.
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Estate Planning for Non-Married Couples: Securing the Estate of Cohabitating Couples

Estate Planning for Non-Married Couples: Securing the Estate of Cohabitating Couples

POSTED ON: July 16, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
Politicians often don’t write the law with unmarried couples in mind. Cohabitating couples need a will and cohabitation agreement to protect each other if the worst happens.
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