Naming Beneficiaries on Accounts Keeps Them out of Probate
Going through probate can be a long process. But it’s not always necessary if you properly plan ahead. For example, not all bank and retirement accounts have to go through probate. If you name a…
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Joint Tenancy Can Keep Property Out of Probate
Passing estates through the probate process can cost you and your estate a large amount in fees while causing your loved ones to have to wait until the resolution of the process to receive the…
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No Caps on Appeal Bonds Can Have Unintended Consequences
When you wish to appeal a civil judgment in New Jersey, in order to stay enforcement of that judgment, you have to post an appeal bond. But in order to post an appeal bond, your…
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How to Become a Guardian Without a Lawyer
If you cannot afford an attorney but still hope to become a guardian, The City University of New York is here to assist you by guiding you through the guardianship process. While CUNY strongly recommends going through…
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Guide to Probate in Texas
In Texas, when a person dies and leaves property that hasn’t been transferred to someone else through a trust, wasn’t owned via joint ownership with a right of survivorship, or isn’t subject to direct payments…
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Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal Rules
There are not any specific local rules for appeals in the Florida Fifth District Court of Appeals but the Supreme Court of Florida has adopted the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure for guidance of courts, attorneys, and…
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Can You Avoid Probate?
Probate is a long and arduous process for an estate, so it becomes only natural to wonder if proper estate planning can help an estate fully avoid probate. It is possible, though you have to…
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Conservator Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Violating Duty
Becoming a conservator to assist with the financial needs of a minor, elderly, or disabled person can be a rewarding task as you can be the person who helps that person get by when they…
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Colorado Mortgage Loan Originator Bonds
In order to become a licensed and active mortgage loan originator in Colorado, you are required to obtain a surety bond. Mortgage loan originators in Colorado must also be registered with the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS),…
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