Organizations like the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils (NAEPC) are common resources for finding qualified professionals.

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It does – and if you are not named as a beneficiary in the will, you may still have a claim against the estate if you were financially dependent on your husband.

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If you have more than one adult child, how do you choose which should be your executor without offending the others? Here are a few considerations.

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Living trusts generally allow a smoother, more organized settlement of the estate than other probate-avoidance options.