Category Archives: The Basics

How To Make A Will

These are the simple steps on How to Make a Will. If this is the first time you prepare to write a Will, you may be lost and do not know where to start. Follow the steps below and you … Continue reading →

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What Is a Living Will

It is quite common for people to ask what is a Living Will? Simply, it is a legal document that states your wishes about life prolonging medical treatments. Another term for it is health care directive, advance directive or a … Continue reading →

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Simple Will

For quite a number of people, a simple Will is good enough. Most experts will often say that you should consult an attorney or even an estate planning professional when you want to write a Will. That is good advice … Continue reading →

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What Is Probate

Probate is a process of that involves:- proving the validity of a person’s Will identifying, inventorying and appraising a deceased property, appointing a person (or more) to handle the deceased person’s affairs paying debts and taxes, distributing the remainder of … Continue reading →

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How To Write A Will

Here is a short guide on how to write a Will that is legally binding. While different countries or state have some minor variations, at the most basic level a Will must contain certain sections and this applies whether you … Continue reading →

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Selecting Key Person (Part 2)

The next key person you need to select are:- 3. Beneficiaries . These are people who would benefit from your assets. Usually, they would be family, relatives and/or friends, but it can include charity organization or anyone at all. When … Continue reading →

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What Wills Written Online Cannot Cover

Although wills drafted online are created to address wide issues upon your death, there are some things they cannot cover. Here are some common things that people include in their will but cannot be accomplished because of practicality or legal … Continue reading →

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Collect Info To Draft Your Will Online

Whether you decide to prepare your Will online or to to use an attorney, you need to do some preparation to gather the relevant information. It might seem like a lot of work at the beginning but the time you … Continue reading →

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Online Wills – Definitions

Here are basic definitions to help when preparing online wills. Testator – the person making the will Executor – a person or persons who carries out the instructions in your will. Their duties include collecting your assets, paying taxes and … Continue reading →

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Online Wills, Software or Attorney?

Should I use a Online Wills services, a will writing software or just get an attorney? This is a common question people ask. While some sites you come across will say something along the lines “you don’t really need the … Continue reading →

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