What is a pour-over will?
If the trustor so desires (which is most likely the case!), she can have her remaining assets poured over into the trust upon death.
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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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- Jun 10, 2022
- 3 min
Estate Planning is Self-Empowerment
Self-empowerment is all about running your own race. Let me show you how you can do just that through estate planning!
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- May 31, 2022
- 4 min
All About Wills: What You Need to Know
First things first: What is a will?
Or to be more precise… What do we commonly know about what a will is?
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- Apr 28, 2022
- 4 min
Kicking the Patriarchy Where it Counts: Estate Planning for Women as Activism
Women deserve to be celebrated everyday,and let’s do that today by talking about how estate planning is a demonstration of feminist activism
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- Apr 22, 2022
- 3 min
Life insurance isn't just for burial costs
This is precisely why life insurance is often thought of as an act of love. You give your family one less thing to worry about.
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- Mar 31, 2022
- 3 min
Securing Women's Future through Estate Planning
On March 8, we celebrated International Women’s Day and we #BreakTheBias (I just had to–I’m loving this year’s campaign theme!).
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- Feb 24, 2022
- 5 min
Estate Planning in the Black Community: Looking Back to Move Forward
Black History IS American History. How does history impact estate planning in the Black community? Let's look back in order to move forward.
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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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- Jul 11, 2021
- 3 min
Estate Planning Myth #3: I Cannot Afford My Own Estate Planning
It’s time for another estate planning myth busting sesh! “I cannot afford my own estate planning.”
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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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