WHAT HAPPENS IF MY SPOUSE AND I DIE AT THE SAME TIME? The Parade of Horribles There’s an overarching principle taught to law school students. It’s...
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I’M SINGLE & CHILDLESS. DO I STILL NEED A WILL?
I’M SINGLE & CHILDLESS. DO I STILL NEED A WILL? What happens if I don’t have a will? If you haven’t set forth your final wishes in a legally...
What Happens If You Die Without a Will?
What Happens If You Die Without a Will? Don’t Make the Last Mistake of Your Life! The Top Ten List of Consequences If You Die Without a Will: 1....
Why DIY Estate Planning Is a Really Bad Idea
The do-it-yourself approach may work for some jobs, but providing for your family after you’re gone is too important to risk making mistakes -- mistakes that...
5 Things to consider when choosing a guardian to name in your Will
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler Choosing a guardian to name in your Will When handing your will and estate planning, one of the most important...
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