Estate Planning Basics
Learn the essentials around planning and protecting the future for your family and loved ones.
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How to Open an Estate Account: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn why an estate account is an ideal vehicle to properly administer an estate and how you can easily open one.
· 8 min read
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How to Add a Spouse to a House Deed: Complete Guide (2026)
You can add your spouse to your home’s deed by using a notarized quitclaim deed or adding them to your will.
· 7 min read
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What Makes a Will Invalid
A will is your final act—ensure it's valid so your wishes are honored. Avoid these common pitfalls to ensure your document is ironclad.
· 6 min read
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Why Name an Alternate Executor in Your Will?
Naming an alternate executor in your will means you have a say as to who will act as your executor if your chosen representative is unable to fulfill their role.
· 6 min read
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How to Contest a Will and When You Should
Grief is hard, and it can be compounded when you're sure there's a problem with the will. If you believe that a loved one's will contains mistakes or is invalid, you might be able to contest it.
· 9 min read
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What Does the Executor of a Will Get Paid?
Wondering how executors get paid for settling an estate? Discover the rules, fee structures, and factors that determine executor compensation.
· 7 min read
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Trust & Will vs. LegalZoom: How They Compare in 2026
Trust & Will and LegalZoom are two of the most popular platforms for wills and trusts, but there’s a reason LegalZoom is the #1 online estate plan service.
· 7 min read
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Your 2026 Guide to Florida Estate Planning
Florida estate plans have four main components: wills, trusts, powers of attorneys, and advance directives. Find out what each one does (and why).
· 9 min read
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What Is Estate Planning? Everything You Need to Know
Estate planning is the process of preparing for the distribution of your assets after you die or become incapacitated.
· 8 min read
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The Complete Guide to Estate Planning
This guide outlines the ins and outs of estate planning, why you need one, what's included in a comprehensive plan, and how to get started.
· 18 min read
