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What are 5 Key Components of Estate Planning? Estate planning is the process of organizing your affairs in such a way as to provide for you and your family’s welfare both during life and at death. This process includes not only disposition of assets at death, but also sets forth instructions and authorizations for people […]
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The question, “what happens if i die without a will” is a common one. If you die without a will in Massachusetts, the state intestate laws will determine who inherits your probate property. It does not matter whether you wanted (or did not want) these people to inherit your assets; the administrator of your estate […]
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