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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Everything you need to know about estate planning. Create a will, living trust, power of attorney, or living will, and learn how to avoid probate and estate tax or act as an executor.

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Below you'll find detailed yet easy-to-understand Wills, Trusts & Probate articles from our legal pros. These articles are organized by category to help you find what you're looking for.

How to document the transfer of property held in joint tenancy and other kinds of survivorship property.

If you take over as trustee of a living trust, here's what to expect early on.

Judges turn to state law when they must choose someone to wrap up an estate.

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Know the tax consequences of giving away money or property during your lifetime.

Donate to charity and get paid for life.

If you want to make a significant commitment to charitable giving, consider a donor-advised fund.

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A death in the family doesn’t always bring out the best in people. Encourage family harmony with these simple steps.

Do you need an estate plan if you already have a prenuptial agreement that designates who should receive your property?

These provisions can head off a will contest after your death.

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You can plan to make sure that your pet has a good life after you die.

If you plan ahead, you can give your pet a good life after you die.

With a pet trust, you can leave money to be used for the care of your dog, cat, or other animal.

Before you buy Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency, understand how it works.

Using a will is a simple and inexpensive way to name beneficiaries for your cryptocurrency and NFTs.

Learn about the advantages of using a living trust to pass on your Bitcoin or non-fungible tokens.

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