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When someone passes away, a series of issues start to compile. Besides the high emotions running there are also legal issues to worry about. Did the loved one do their estate planning documents while they were still alive? Is there a Will and Beneficiary Deed in order? If not, you may have a nightmare on your hands.

Say for instance, your father passed away and your older sister is not able to take care of the house your father lived in. He didn’t prepare a Beneficiary Deed or any other Estate Planning documents; he had just stated that he wanted…
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There’s a lot of information out there, including many websites that say you can get an estate plan online. The challenge is knowing how to fit all of that information into your own unique situation. So, here are five things we think you should know about estate planning if you are looking into getting documents prepared…

  1. Be wary of online wills. Every person and family is different, and those differences can affect and dictate how your estate plan is written. We always suggest using an experienced attorney rather than a website when it comes to something as important as this.

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