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Battle of the wills

Jack’s mom promised him a share of the family estate. But because she passed away before his father, can...

Battle of the wills

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Juliana is single and has no children. Who should be executor of her will?

Trust companies and some lawyers provide services for people whose family and friends can’t or don’t want to take...

Juliana is single and has no children. Who should be executor of her will?

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Important tips on leaving real estate in your will

How can Annie ensure her son inherits her condo mortgage-free?

Important tips on leaving real estate in your will

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3 rules for maximizing charitable donations in your will

Mary wants to use charitable gifts to help reduce the amount of tax owed by her estate.

3 rules for maximizing charitable donations in your will
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What happens to interest on an inheritance while executors fight over a will

Will Miguel get his inheritance?

What happens to interest on an inheritance while executors fight over a will

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The challenge of estate planning with blended families

Blended family conflicts have Chris rethinking her will. What should she do?

The challenge of estate planning with blended families

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Do you need to name all nieces and nephews as beneficiaries in a will?

And if Elizabeth doesn't name them all, will those left out contest the will?

Do you need to name all nieces and nephews as beneficiaries in a will?

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Should I make both my kids executors to my will?

Andrew sees advantages to naming both kids but wonders if it's wise

Should I make both my kids executors to my will?

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My parents are in their 90s with no estate plan. What now?

Nancy is an only child and her parents refuse to estate plan in order to reduce the taxes she...

My parents are in their 90s with no estate plan. What now?