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Why Is It Important For Couples To Understand What Community Property Is And The Legalities Surrounding It

If couples are knowledgeable about community property, then they can position themselves to take advantage of its various benefits and they can take steps to avoid losing those benefits if they decide to move to a state where there is no community property. But not only is knowledge about community property laws important to couples; that knowledge is of significant importance to professionals, such as financial planners, insurance agents, lawyers and accountants, where the lack of competency could subject the professional adviser to a claim.



What Is Ancillary Probate?

  When a family member dies holding real estate in another state, passing that land to heirs involves local rules. Ancillary probate refers to secondary court or administrative steps used to clear land titles when no simple non-probate options exist. When do...