If someone dies in a car accident and he is not at fault, who receives the insurance settlement monies, the people named in the will or the heirs-at- law?
The proceeds of a wrongful death action are paid to the statutory wrongful death beneficiaries or the intestate heirs. This is often the spouse and children, with...
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My life insurance policy will barely cover my funeral
When I die who or what process will be used to pay my debts? When we die a new legal entity emerges, called a “Decedent’s Estate”. Sometimes all assets are... -
Can unmarried companions use a living trust to manage their joint estate planning?
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Probate, Estate Planning
Q. What things can be done to avoid probate? A. A simple way to avoid probate is to give away property during your lifetime. But there can be consequences because...