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Letters of Instruction

Your will should not mention each one of your possessions because their value and nature change as time goes on. Revising your will upon every change would be both inconvenient and costly. Instead, your will should use general language in...

The Natural Objects of One's Bounty - II

The Natural Objects of One's Bounty - II

This article is the second part of a three-part series describing the traditional names for the various members of one's family.

The first...

Trust Apportionment

When a trustee receives a distribution, it can be difficult to determine whether he should pay it to the beneficiary or add it to the "corpus" (the trust property). Questions also can surface as to who is responsible for certain expenses that...

Will Contests -- Lack of Testamentary Capacity, Improper Execution, Bogus Will

You cannot contest a will simply because you don't like the provisions, or because you received less than you felt you should have received, or because the provisions were, in your opinion, unfair. You must have legal grounds, which, if supported...

Making Final Arrangements -- Ceremonies

When formulating your estate plan, you should contemplate body disposal and ceremonies. Writing out a statement of your preferences will likely save money and save your loved ones from additional heartache. Typically, at least one ceremony occurs...