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Reasons to Avoid Probate Administration
Estate planning to avoid probate can save time and money. It may also enhance control over one's property and simplify matters upon one's death.
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Avoiding Probate Administration
Nonprobate property passes directly to one's heirs without going through probate court. Removing property from one's estate can spare probate costs.
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5 Top Mistakes in Estate Planning
These are the pitfalls to avoid when performing proper estate planning procedures at any age
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Benefits of a Joint Bank Account
Having joint bank accounts can help ease budgeting and bill payments, reduce charges and fees as well as avoid probate court complications.
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Insufficient Estate Planning
A discussion of the pitfalls and disadvantages of insufficient estata planning as they relate to real estate. Transferring real estate to a trust can help avoid ancillary probate.
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What is Probate?
An introduction to the probate process, what it includes, its advantages, disadvantages, and ways to avoid it.
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Canadians Moving Home from the US
Are you a "snowback" moving back to Canada from the US? This article covers the basics for Canadians returning to Canada to live or work. Avoid surprises by planning now!
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Joint Ownership of Property
A discussion of the various types of joint property ownership, including joint tenancy with rights of survivorship, tenancy in common,tenancy by the entirety, and community property.
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What is a Trust?
An introduction to the trust, describing its purpose, as well as the five components that each trust must contain.
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Wills vs. Trusts
Made a list of all the things you want to leave to your heirs but not sure whether to use a will or a trust? The difference is the amount of value that each leaves.
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