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The Top 5 Excuses for Not Making a Will, and Why They Don’t Work

When most people think about writing a Will, they immediately think of excuses to NOT write one: there are chores to be done, fun activities to plan, sleep to catch up on, and what are the chances that the worst … Continue reading

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Law and Marriage: The Legal Side of the Holidays

A marriage is “For better or worse,” as many wedding vows say, and when most people enter a marriage agreement, optimism reigns.  But, it’s never too late to get prepared.  Couples in committed relationships should think about ways to reduce … Continue reading

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Commemorating Veterans Day 2010: Helping Vets Find Legal Resources

This Thursday November 11th is Veteran’s Day, also known as Armistice Day in honor of the treaty that ended World War I. Every year, this federal holiday honors veterans who served the United States Armed Forces, during both war and … Continue reading

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The Problem with Jointly Held Property

Could joint tenancy, one of the most common forms of holding title to assets, lead to an estate planning disaster for your heirs? Joint tenancy, often called “joint tenants with right of survivorship,” is a form of holding equal interests in an asset by two or more persons. If one joint tenant dies, his or her share generally passes automatically to the other joint tenant(s) by right of survivorship. Continue reading

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