For example, in West Virginia, that all depends on your family situation. Here are the most typical situations and who gets what: (i) If you
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Full Disclosure Estate Planning
For years, Patrick Severo didn’t understand why people were so reluctant to talk about estate planning. Then the 55-year-old father of three went through the
Estate Planning for Widows
Drawing up a will can be an emotionally taxing process. But it’s one that becomes especially difficult when a spouse is left to cope with
What Just Happened? You Need to Consider Estate Planning
With an estate plan, you can ensure that your loved ones are taken care of financially after your death. You can give your family peace
Ever Wonder How People Die?
Accidental gunfire claimed 348 lives from 2001-2010 in Alabama, and gunshots of undetermined intent killed 147 in Arizona. And while both resulted in far fewer
Estate Planning for Women
It’s vitally important for everyone to have a plan for their estate, but in the absence of a well-crafted plan, women can be affected more
Creating a Virtual Asset Instruction Letter
Think about the information you store online. There’s the Pinterest page where you keep a collection of family recipes, the Instagram account where you keep
Is Your Legacy Mapped Out?
When people think of estate planning, it is generally thought of only being needed by the ultra-wealthy. Actually though, this isn’t the case. Whether people
Survey Says … “More Estate Planning!”
When Craig Evans Carnick accompanied his wife of 46 years to a medical procedure recently, he got a bit of a surprise when he asked
Conservatorships and Guardianships: What’s the Difference?
Bobby Brown and Pat Houston will be co-guardians for Bobbi Kristina Brown. Their attorneys said in a statement Friday that Bobby Brown and the sister-in-law
Is “Crummey Power” Really Good or Really Crumby?
There was one estate planner who had a stroke of marketing brilliance a long time ago. He or she decided that we should call death
South Texas’ “Godfather of Movies” Leaves Two Pals to Duel over Estate Plan Mess
Rubin Frels is considered by some as the "godfather of movies in South Texas." His parents met at the Theatre Victoria, built in 1913. Frels