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Bequests
Viken Mikaelian

Getting It All Together: Making Your Will

Making a will is a lot easier than you probably think. But like anything, you have to start with the basics. These are the documents you need to get started creating your will; the things you absolutely must account for; and a few things you’ll want to consider. To show you how easy it is, we’re going to walk you through the basics you need to create a will in a read that takes less than 4 minutes. We’ll also point you to a resource that allows you to quickly and easily create a will that’s legal in all 50

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Bequests
Viken Mikaelian

Don’t Write Your Will

The Government Will Take Care of it For You Did you know there’s a simple way that you can make the government your very best friend? It’s so easy, you won’t even have to lift a finger! Here’s how: Simply skip making an estate plan or writing a will. That’s right. Don’t write your will. Then, when you die, you’ll be declared “intestate.” “Intestate” is a fancy word that essentially means, “they didn’t think a will was important, so now the government gets to decide what to do with all their stuff.” Of course, the government will ensure your great

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Estate Planning
Patrick O'Donnell

Final Invoice

We’ve all heard the saying, “The only two things certain in life are death and taxes.” The good news is, by creating a will and preparing for the first, you can reduce the burden of the second — both on yourself, and on your heirs. That’s because creating a will gives you the opportunity to put your affairs in order and ensure you’re in control of your own legacy. This, in turn, spares your family from a difficult, lengthy, emotional, and often expensive ordeal that’s created if you pass intestate (the legal term for dying without a will). When you

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Judge
Estate Planning
Viken Mikaelian

Don’t Worry, You Don’t Need a Will.

Sadly, there are far too many people, of all ages and from all walks of life, who haven’t made an estate plan yet. Some think youth will protect them from the need for a will. Others think estate plans are only for the rich and famous. Many just don’t think about it at all. But the truth is, estate planning is critical for all of us — for our families and loved ones, for the charities we support, and for our own peace of mind.

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