There are some things that you should understand when you get serious about planning your estate. Probate is one of them. What Is It? Probate is the legal process of estate administration. Your …
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What Are the Drawbacks of Probate?
If you look into the subject of estate planning you will hear mention of probate avoidance. What is probate, and why would anyone want to avoid it? Let's examine the subject. A Legal …
What Is Joint Tenancy With Right of Survivorship?
Your estate must pass through probate when you retain personal control of your property and arrange for its transfer through the execution of a last will. Probate is often avoided because of the fact …
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Can You Avoid Probate?
Probate is the legal process of estate administration, and when you hear some of the details about it you may wonder if it is possible to avoid it. One of the things about probate that is …
Iowa Estate Planning FAQ: What Is Probate?
Envision this scenario that you may have seen depicted in a movie or on a television drama. There is a funeral, and the dearly departed is buried in the cemetery. The grieving family then convenes at …
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