Trusts 101: The Important Whats, Hows, and Whos
A trust is an arrangement wherein an entity (called the trustee) holds the properties of a person (the trustor).
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- Jul 27
- 4 min
Estate Planning For Your Minor Kids (Part 2): Guardianship
Guardianship is one of the most significant pieces in estate planning for families with minor children. Read on to learn more!
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- Jul 20
- 3 min
Estate Planning for Your Minor Kids (Part 1): Finances
Learn how to properly plan your estate for your minor children's financial needs!
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- May 4
- 5 min
Top 5 Reasons to Use a Trust
You've heard about trusts--but do you know why people use them? Never fear. I'm here to help! Here are the top 5 reasons to use a trust.
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- Mar 20
- 4 min
Understanding Intestacy: Dying without a Plan
Let’s learn about intestacy–what is it, what are its repercussions, what do the laws say, and, essentially, what are the basics about it!
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- Mar 18
- 4 min
Should You DIY Your will?
Should you DIY your will? Is it really easy, convenient, and cost-effective? Let’s answer and zero in on this in this blog!
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- Jun 13, 2022
- 5 min
Will vs. Trust: Which is right for me?
Do you also need BOTH a will and trust? Would one suffice? Which between the two instruments should you get? Find out!
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- Jan 31, 2022
- 3 min
What happens to your debts when you pass away?
In other words, when a person dies leaving a debt, such debt does not automatically go away.
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- Jan 6, 2022
- 3 min
Virtual Estate Planning Services
Virtual estate planning is truly a convenient way (if not the most convenient!) of getting an estate plan and securing your future!
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- Jan 4, 2022
- 3 min
Choosing an Estate Planning Lawyer
What are the most important considerations in choosing your estate planning attorney? Here are some guidelines to remember.
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- Dec 21, 2021
- 3 min
Property in Different States
Definitely, without advance planning, having properties in different states can be quite a challenge in settling a person’s estate.
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- Dec 17, 2021
- 3 min
Should I make a joint will with my spouse?
But there is something you may NOT want to do together—use a joint will.
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- Nov 28, 2021
- 3 min
Importance of Estate Planning for Blended Families
I am here to talk about the importance of an estate plan for blended families, which helps prevent possible disputes related to your estate.
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- Sep 3, 2021
- 4 min
Choosing a Trustee
The trustee - the person to whom the properties are to be entrusted and who manages the properties in the meantime.
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- Aug 12, 2021
- 4 min
Estate Planning Myth #5: I have a will, and that's enough
“I have a will, and that’s enough.” Having a will is a step toward fully preparing for the future, but it's only one step.
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- Aug 9, 2021
- 3 min
Estate Planning Myth #4: I am single and child-free, so I don’t need estate planning
Estate planning for single and child-free individuals is just as important, if not more.
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- Jul 10, 2021
- 3 min
Estate Planning Myth #2: Estate Planning is Only for After I'm Gone
Here is yet another very popular but also very false impression on estate planning – “Estate planning is only for after I’m gone.”
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- Jun 20, 2021
- 3 min
Estate Planning Myth #1: I Can Handle My Own Estate Planning
Let's talk about some of the most common estate planning myths and explain why they’re exactly that—myths! I can handle my own estate plan.
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- Jun 17, 2021
- 1 min
Juneteenth Estate Plan Giveaway!
To celebrate Juneteenth, Emerald Law will give away a free estate plan to encourage more couples and single Black people to establ
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- May 10, 2021
- 4 min
Tips for Choosing Your Executor
We are going to zero in on just one key player for today: the executor, or particularly, the IDEAL executor.
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