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Probate Can’t Be That Bad, Right?
What does probate really mean, and why do you want to avoid it? Key Takeaways Probate is the legal process of distributing your assets after deathProbate can take yearsProbate is not privateProbate can be expensiveAssets in a Trust don't go through...
Having a Conversation with Your Family about Their Estate Plan
Estate planning can be a difficult subject to address. For many, it brings up unpleasant topics of aging and death to the forefront of their minds, which can lead them to procrastinate or downplay the importance of having a will or...
Estate Planning with Revocable Living Trusts
Living Trust – It’s a term you’re probably heard before. But what exactly is it, and what’s its function in an estate plan? Don’t know? Rest assured, even those who have living trusts often find them difficult to explain. To understand how...
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Whom Should I Name as My Executor
The person (or persons) you name as an Executor is responsible for ensuring that your estate is distributed and allocated according to your wishes after you pass away.
Will I Lose Control of My Assets If I Create a Trust
The level of control you retain will depend on the terms you establish for the operation of the Trust.
How Long Does It Usually Take to Complete an Estate Plan
When people decide to finally “get their affairs in order” and create an Estate Plan, they can suddenly seem in a great hurry to get it done, even after years of putting it off! Accordingly, at eLegacy, one question we often get right up front is:...