Common Estate Planning Mistakes: Dying without a Will

According to the AARP (citing a study from caring.com), fewer than 60% of adults living in the United States have a will.  That means that 4 out of every ten don’t have a will. A will is simply the document that directs your property to the people you wish to receive it after your death. Many…

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I Don’t Need a Will. I’m Married.

Many people avoid preparing a Will because they think, “If I die without a Will, my spouse will get everything anyway, right?” This is a misconception can lead to unexpected – and likely, expensive – consequences. Dying without a Will triggers what is known as “Intestate Succession.” When you die intestate, the disposition of most…

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