AVOIDING INTESTACY: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER What is Intestacy? The word originates in the Latin “in testatus,” meaning no witness. It means you die without...
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My Loved One Has Passed and I’m the Executor of the Estate. What Do I Do Now?
My Loved One Has Passed and I’m the Executor of the Estate. What Do I Do Now? Are you concerned about how to stay organized while dealing with...
ESTATE ADMINISTRATION: FISCAL OR CALENDAR YEAR?
ESTATE ADMINISTRATION: FISCAL OR CALENDAR YEAR? As the executor of an estate, one of the major choices you’ll make is whether to choose the calendar...
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