Estate Planning Documents for Children Over 18
Recommended steps to get a basic estate planning foundation in place for a child over 18, so parents can still be involved and help them.
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Who Should Have a Copy of My Trust?
Here are four simple and practical tips to lay a proper foundation for future accessibility and use of your living trust based estate plan.
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Do I Need to Update My Will if I Move to a New State?
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Avoiding Probate in California
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