When someone plans their estate, they probably hope to keep their assets out of probate court. However, there may be situations in which you as a beneficiary need to involve the probate courts to uphold the wishes of a deceased individual. Estate administration is,...
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Month: October 2021
Does your career affect your chances of a divorce?
A statistician named Nathan Yau was curious about whether or not occupation could be used as a predictor of divorce, so he decided to look at the U.S. Census data from 2015 to see what he could determine. What were the results? Well, if you’re married to a casino...
Do I need to include a trust in my estate plan?
Most people use their last will and testament to pass on assets to their designated heirs after they die. Some also opt for using a trust to pass on assets and other valuables. Basically, a trust is a legal arrangement in which you can place your possessions so they...