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When a loved one dies, the grief and shock can be overwhelming. The last thing most people want to think about is making phone calls or funeral arrangements. While some plans can wait, other steps should be taken immediately. We hope the following guidelines will help...
What should I do if my chosen successor trustee dies before me? If the successor trustee of your revocable living trust (RLT) dies before you, nothing will happen immediately with respect to how your trust is managed. If you named a backup to your successor trustee in...
The success of a business depends on factors beyond making a good product or delivering a reliable service. It also relies on the decisions a business owner makes when securing valuable, proprietary information and keeping it from competitors. One tool that many...
Creating a will is a valuable way to protect your legacy and provide guidance for loved ones during the estate administration process. However, if you make a will that is not valid or enforceable and you pass away, it could be like you died without a will at all. To...
People typically do not decide to end their marriage with a single conversation. Rather, parties often go through stages of breaking the news. First, they tell their spouse, then their kids and then their loved ones. Each of these conversations can be fraught and...