What Is the Difference Between a Power of Attorney and an Executor?
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Estate planning can have many components depending on the size and complexity of the estate. Many terms are used frequently in discussions of estate planning, including power of attorney (POA)...
By: Dawn LevineFebruary 15, 2023
What Does Per Stirpes Mean Legally?
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Legal documents are often filled with highly technical terms, and it's not uncommon for many Latin phrases to be used. Latin isn't a commonly spoken or written language today, so...
By: Dawn LevineJanuary 6, 2023
How Does a Pet Trust Work?
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Humane treatment of animals has evolved over the years to the point that in every state in the U.S., as well as the District of Columbia, there are legal provisions...
By: Dawn LevineNovember 12, 2022
How Should I Choose the Executor of My Will?
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Creating a well-thought-out Will is one of the most important things you can do to protect your estate. Part of that process includes naming someone as the executor (or, as...
By: Dawn LevineJuly 20, 2022
Estate Planning Mistakes of the Rich and Famous – Gangster Edition
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The Rich and Famous can teach us a lot about what not to do in our estate planning. In this series, we will examine their mistakes and try not to...
By: Dawn LevineJuly 20, 2022
Death is scary enough, why does planning have to be scary also?
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The short answer is, it doesn’t have to be. It can be confusing because Wills, Trusts, and other documents are literally not written in English (some parts anyway.) This article...