Wills Lawyers Blogs

Blogs on wills and making a will, published by wills and probate lawyers and law firms.

Wills And The Probate Process

by LutgensLaw May 2, 2013 Expert Estate Planning Law Blogs | Stay Informed and Secure Your Future | Five Fantastic Lawyers

A will is a legal document used to specify how to settle the affairs of a deceased person. Each state in the United States has its own specific laws and requirements for wills. The making of a will must meet certain requirements to be legally binding: • Maker must be of sound mind. • Maker […]

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Claims under the Inheritance Act

by EdwardHandsandLewis April 30, 2013 Blawg

It is widely thought that in England we are free to leave our property by Will to whomsoever we choose.  However, should you fail to adequately provide for those who relied on you, then some of those people may be able to claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, if they […]

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Advice From Norwich Solicitors: An Introduction to Will Creation

by GordonDean April 9, 2013 Expert Estate Planning Law Blogs | Stay Informed and Secure Your Future | Five Fantastic Lawyers

Having your will made up, while not the most cheerful of tasks, is an essential part of life. If you’re embarking on making a will, you’ve come to the right place for some sound advice. At my Norwich solicitors firm we try and help our clients save money, and protect your loved ones should the worst occur. […]

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What Happens If A Florida Parent Dies Without A Will?

by Five Fantastic Lawyers™ March 1, 2013 Wills

Don’t Leave Your Child’s Future in the Hands of the State (Guest author Jessica Velasco works for a Clearwater probate lawyer.) Writing your will probably isn’t something you think about on a daily basis.  But if you don’t have a will, you should be thinking about it.  One you are gone, you are free from […]

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Disputing a Will

by Ridley Hall Solicitors February 21, 2013 Wills

Death within a family is never easy to deal with, and can be a traumatic time for loved ones and extended family. Conflicts over wills can be become complicated and drawn out, causing tension and ill feeling within families fighting over estates and inheritance. With divorce rates on the rise over recent years, modern family […]

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Why Should You Need Liability Life Insurance?

by RyanD January 3, 2013 Insurance

While most people do everything they can to stay healthy and be there for their family, no one is guaranteed to wake up the next morning. If someone does die unexpectedly, the event can cause a lot of problems within the family. This is especially true if the now deceased person was the primary income […]

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Inheritance Tax Explained

by IgnitionPG December 14, 2012 Inheritance Tax Advice

Put simply, inheritance tax is the amount of tax payable on the money or property your loved one leaves you when you die.  Not all inheritance is taxed – it has to be a certain amount of money before tax is introduced, and most taxable inheritance is paid on an estate.   Below is a quick […]

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Tips for Writing a Will

by emmadigirank October 16, 2012 Wills

Don’t leave it until the last minute Solicitors recommend people to write a will as soon as possible. Although you may not want to consider your own death in the early stages of your life, without writing a will risks leaving your family’s inheritance and estate in the wrong hands.  Many people are unaware that wills […]

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Importance of Notarization to Wills and Testaments

by findnotary August 8, 2012 Wills

(US law and general information) If a person has to name the most important documents he has to transact in his life, the last will and testament is going to be on top of that list. It is a common understanding that each of us have to prepare our wills as early as 18 years […]

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Excellent Reasons to Make a Will

by Five Fantastic Lawyers™ July 31, 2012 Wills

Most of us work really hard to build our estate and protect it well. We want to enjoy the fruits of our labor at a later stage and give an opportunity for our dependents to do the same. In order to achieve this, it is vital to have a valid will. Listed below are some […]

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