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I Leave My Coin Collection To...
Having less authority than handwritten wills, oral wills are recognized in certain states but not many. While on his or her deathbed a person may leave oral instructions in lieu of a conventional will. Generally these wills are given in haste, opening up the possibility for errors.While disappointed relatives can contend that the decedent was not of sound mind and body or that someone[...]
Handling Your Digital Presence After Death
In a less digital age, communication between people happened mostly on a local level. Sure, there were likely business contacts and far-away family you kept in touch with but an obituary was enough to alert a good 90% of people you knew of your death. In an age where more and more friendships are made or maintained online, the ability for a loved one to be able to access this vast[...]
The Executor Checklist
1. Determine if probate is necessary:Depending on the size of the estate, it is important to decide if probate is necessary.2. Decide if you need a lawyer:For estates with a number of properties, significant tax liabilities, or the potential for disputes among inheritors, the assistance of a lawyer may prove beneficial as they can act as a coach in answering legal questions that may[...]
What Happens To Your Children When You Both Die?
Would you want your children left with a relative who doesn't want them or raised by a relative who you would never have chosen? Your children could face court battles and may even be placed in the foster care system unless you name a legal guardian in your legal will. Bottom line is that a judge,[...]
Death Insurance Throughout the Ages
Historical scholars have often held the once thriving civilization of Ancient Rome in high regard for its advanced military and political skills, and scholarly studies, however, with such an advanced understanding of the fundamentals of logic, the Romans also had a vast understanding of death and disease.Realizing the importance of protecting themselves, cemeteries were placed outside[...]
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