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• 6 Steps to Creating a Will
• Avoiding Probate with a POD Account
• Being a Power of Attorney is Not Easy
• Benefits of Pre-Planned Funeral
• Can You Inherit Credit Card Debt?
• Checklist: What To Do When Someone Dies
• Common Types Of Trusts
• Depression Rates For Caregivers
• Difference between Medicare and Medicaid
• Does An Executor Get Paid
• Don't Die without a Will
• Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
• Estate Planning for Beginners
• Financial Toll of Being a Caregiver
• General Power of Attorney Form
• How Many People Die Without a Will?
• How Often Should You Update Your Will
• How to Prepare for the Death of a Loved One
• If You Not Going to Help - Keep Quite!
• Last Will and Testament Form
• Make Your First Will
• Must Read for Siblings of Caregivers
• Sample Last Will and Testament Form
• The Probate Process
• Things Your Executor Will Need to Know
• What Are Video Wills
• What Does an Executor Do?
• What is a Holographic Will?
• When is Probate Necessary?
• Worst Excuses For Not Having A Will

What is a Holographic Will?
A holographic Will is one that is written by hand, not typed or created on a computer or word processor. These Wills are only valid in a few states. Unwitnessed holographic wills are valid in around 19 out of the 50 states so make sure that holographic Wills are allowed in yours before you consider using one.

Don't Die without a Will - It Can Cost You Big Time
With all the free and inexpensive resources available to create a Will why do so many refuse to do so? It may be one of the best gifts you can give to yourself and loved ones. They can ensure that all your bases are covered and that your Will and Estate plans are properly completed.

A Must Read for Siblings of Caregivers
To all the siblings who mean well by offering advice on how things should be done - Don't give it unless you plan on rolling up your sleeves and putting your wonderful suggestion into action.

Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Form

Important Things Your Family or Executor Will Need to Know
Does your family know if you have a Will, and if so, where it's located? How about account numbers and contact information of your lawyer and safety deposit box. Writing these things down now will make it so much easier for the person handling your affairs. ">Continued

The Benefits of Pre-Paying Funeral Expenses
Some of the benefits to a Pre-Planned funeral are that decisions can be made prior to time of need, leaving families time and energy to focus on their emotional needs. You can also make the decisions that eliminate the family wondering if the arrangements your family makes for yor funeral are ones that you would have really wanted. Not only does it prevents stress and confusion but prevents overspending, thereby protecting your family and your assets. If you choose a pre-planned funeral with an Irrevocable Trust it is exempted from SSI and Medicaid qualification. ">Continued

How to Prepare for the Death of a Loved One
Coping with death is never easy to do, and no matter how much you prepare, it's always a very emotional and sad time. To help you prepare for your loss, here are some tips. ">Continued