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5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring An Estate Planning Lawyer – Part 1
By 5 West Legal | | Estate Planning
Since you’ll be discussing topics like death, incapacity, and other frightening life events, hiring an estate planning lawyer may feel intimidating or morbid. But it definitely doesn’t have to be that way.Instead, it can be the most empowering decision you ...
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Use Estate Planning to Ensure Your Legacy Doesn’t Get Erased
By 5 West Legal | | Estate Planning
When you think about those loved ones who’ve passed away, you probably don’t think very much—or even at all—about the “things” they’ve left you. And when they do leave something behind, what you likely cherish most about the object are ...
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False Security: Is Your Will Legally Valid?
By 5 West Legal | | Estate Planning
A last will and testament can ensure your wishes are respected when you die. But if your will isn’t legally valid, those wishes might not actually be carried out, and instead the laws of “intestate succession” would apply, meaning that ...
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Moving to A New State? Remember to Update Your Estate Plan
By 5 West Legal | | Estate Planning
Although you likely won’t need to have an entirely new estate plan prepared for you, upon relocating to another state, you should definitely have your existing plan reviewed by an estate planning lawyer who is familiar with your new home ...
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