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How to Amend a Will
Recently we posted an article “When Should Update Your Will”. Not every change requires a new Will to be created, therefore at times a simple Codicil can be created for the existing Will. A Codicil is a document that amends specific provisions of the Will, while...
When should you update your Will?
It is not uncommon for individuals, once they have created their Estate Plan, to not think about it again for many years. By not keeping your Estate current, the biggest complication that can occur is that your assets are not distributed as you would like them to be....
Change In Marital Status
Changes to your marital status, whether it be a divorce, new marriage or passing of a spouse, your Will could be impacted depending on the state in which you reside. This impact is based on state laws called “Intestacy” (see our blog Intestate Succession Laws) as well...
Do’s and Don’ts for Creating a Will
Let me start this by saying, it is always the best practice to have a professional estate planning attorney create your estate planning documents. There are many legalities behind the creation of estate planning documents and to make certain all your wishes are met...
What is a Holographic Will?
A Holographic Will is an entirely handwritten document directing the wishes an individual (testator) has regarding the distribution of their estate. This document must meet the following requirements: Entirely handwritten by the testator Clarified that the document is...
What is a Personal Representative?
A Personal Representative (depending on the state can be known as an Executor or Administrator) is the individual responsible for managing and distributing the estate after an individual has passed away. This person is either someone named while creating a Will or it...