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What to Do After a Loved One’s Death

The death of a loved one, whether suddenly or after a long illness, is never easy. If you are reading this article because you have recently lost someone close to you, please accept our condolences. We hope this blog post will provide information tha… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning, Probate
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What are “Fiduciary Duties?”

If you’ve spent any time reading about the law, especially about trusts and estates, you may have come across the term “fiduciary duty” and wondered what it means. One person or entity is a fiduciary if they have a legal and ethical obligation… Read More
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Categories: Probate

Is Probate Really Necessary?

Clients often think that having a Will avoids probate. Just the opposite is more likely true. Having a Will helps direct what you want to have done with your assets on death, but usually a probate is required to have a Personal Representative (i.e. E… Read More
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Categories: Probate