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Is a will without witnesses valid?

An older will whose witnesses can't be located might be difficult to validate. Here's what you can do

Is a will without witnesses valid?

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Common-law estate planning

If you need the money to pay bills, follow these steps

Common-law estate planning
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The one thing your will doesn’t always decide

When it comes to investments, naming a beneficiary may supersede a will

The one thing your will doesn’t always decide

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Who gets what in a blended family with no will?

There are no guarantees of who will inherit the estate

Who gets what in a blended family with no will?

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Retirees need to start thinking ahead

There seems to be some big-time denial of the inevitable going on

Retirees need to start thinking ahead
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Help your parents avoid probate

Should you buy your parent's home to dodge probate?

Help your parents avoid probate
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Investing as power of attorney

Selling his mother's house will leave Frank with $140,000 in proceeds. Here's what he should do with the money

Investing as power of attorney

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Can my son challenge my will?

Anna wants to leave her entire estate to her daughter

Can my son challenge my will?

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Joint tenancy vs. tenants in common

You can jointly own assets in two ways. Remember, each has different estate planning and tax implications

Joint tenancy vs. tenants in common

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