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Who Can Or Should Draft My Will?
It is perfectly acceptable to draft one’s will. But only an attorney can legally draft a will for you....
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Must A Will Actually Be Read Out Loud To The Family By The Personal Representative Or Attorney?
A state law could possibly require this, but generally this is a movie scenario and not done in real...
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How are creditors against the estate handled?
Creditors are notified of the death as part of the probate process. This notification process can vary...
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Are provisions for the care and guardianship of minor children usually provided for in a will?
Often they are, but a court is not bound by these provisions and might overrule them if there was a specific...
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How does “joint tenancy” affect a will?
Joint tenancy with right of survivorship (JTWROS) is a common legal method of defining property ownership...
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What Happens When The Person Who Dies Owned Land In Multiple States?
Usually, the laws of the state in which the deceased was last a permanent resident prevail regarding...
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How are creditors against the estate handled?
Creditors are notified of the death as part of the probate process. This notification process can vary...
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What is the basis for a will contest?
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What are the main duties of a personal representative?
The main tasks of a Personal Representative are to: (1) determine if there are any probate assets; (2)...