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Is My Will a Matter of Public Record?

Privacy is always an important consideration when it comes to family and financial matters. This includes estate planning. For example, you may not want the general public—or even certain family members—to know about the specifics of your estate and how you choose to distribute it. Famously Reclusive Author’s Will Sealed…

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What Happens to My Fiancée If I Die Before We Marry?

Although a last will and testament remains valid indefinitely, you should still review your estate planning every few years to account for changes in your life. Leaving a will unchanged for many years may lead to a situation where someone close to you is unintentionally omitted from receiving a share…

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Does My Will “Expire” After a Certain Number of Years?

Estate planning should not be a one-time event. As your life, family, and financial situation changes, you should periodically revisit and revise your estate plan accordingly. That said, it is important to understand that a will does not come with an “expiration” date. If you sign a will today and…

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California Conservators May Not Unilaterally Cut Off Family’s Access

In California, like all states, a probate court may appoint a conservator to act on behalf of a people who are unable to care for themselves or their property. Once appointed, a conservator has broad power to provide for the “care, custody, control, and education” of the person under the…

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