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The Lost Inheritance: A Cautionary Tale for Executors | Curated Content | Unclaimed Inheritance | Estates Gone Wrong 24 Oct
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Communication Breakdowns, Curated Content

The Lost Inheritance: A Cautionary Tale for Executors

Communicating Your Estate Plan is Vital | Communication Breakdowns | Wills and Powers of Attorney | Estate Planning | Estates Gone Wrong 24 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Communication Breakdowns, Curated Content

Communicating Your Plans: a Vital Part of Estate Planning

Individual family members bring their own perspectives and values to the estate planning process. However, good communication can help head off potential multi-generational conflicts before they happen. 10 May
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Communication Breakdowns, Curated Content

Generational Estate Planning: Communication is Key!

We can do many things to make preparing our Executor and loved ones easier. However, the main thing is just to start having the conversation, even if it is little sentences at a time. Don’t leave your loved ones with such confusion that they end up resorting to stalking someone to get some answers as Carrie Bradshaw did! 03 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Communication Breakdowns, Curated Content

“BIG” Surprises in Your Will? Your Loved Ones Deserve a Spoiler Alert!

An Oregon woman —who "could not be contacted about the money despite numerous attempts to reach her"— died homeless, unaware she was entitled to over $800,000 in inheritance. 04 Jun
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Communication Breakdowns, Curated Content

Woman Dies Homeless Unaware of $800k Inheritance

Six Feet Under | Television Series | the human condition, mortality, family dynamics, personal identity, the various ways in which people cope with loss 03 Jun
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Communication Breakdowns, Dramatized Content

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