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Probate can be difficult to navigate, and it can become even trickier when it comes to contentious probate. This guide, by The University of Law (UK), sets out to answer some of the most important questions and explores how the process works... 06 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Related Resources

Everything You Need to Know about Contentious Probate (UK)

Estate Planning: How To Keep Track of Passwords, Access Keys, and PINs 06 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

Estate Planning: How To Keep Track of Passwords, Access Keys, and PINs

These moments spent with a loved one during the last few hours of life are precious and profound and they can change you for the good forever. Say yes and show up to offer comfort... You won’t regret it. 06 Mar
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  • Curated Content, Related Resources

Comforting a Dying Loved One: What to Say…

Putting conditions on bequests to heirs can ensure your beneficiaries act in accordance with your wishes. It could also spark litigation and harm family relationships. 04 Mar
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  • Bizarre Bequests, Curated Content

Conditional Bequests: Proceed with Caution

When getting started with an inheritance, it’s important to ask the right questions. Encompass Advisors have curated 12 essential questions to ask when expecting a financial windfall. 29 Feb
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  • Curated Content, Frequently Asked Questions

12 Questions to Ask When Receiving an Inheritance

How to Make Sure Your Online Accounts Aren't a Nightmare for Your Family | Digital Distress | Legacy Contacts | Estates Gone Wrong 26 Feb
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  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

Will Your Online Accounts Become a Nightmare for Your Family?

Strategies For Passing On Property To Your Heirs | Property Pitfalls | Real Estate | Estate Planning | Estates Gone Wrong 23 Feb
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  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Real Estate: Strategies for Passing Property to Your Heirs

High Costs for Long-Term Care are 'Unforgivable' | Curated Content | Elder Care Nightmares | Estates Gone Wrong 20 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Long-Term Care Crisis

High Costs for Long-Term Care are ‘Unforgivable’

Testators should know the risks before using joint ownership as an estate planning tool.  16 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Joint Ownership of Property: Know the Risks

When combined with the nuances of deemed disposition, estate planning can quickly become complex. Personalized advice is invaluable for devising a strategy to maximize your wealth transfer to the people and causes you love. 15 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Frequently Asked Questions

Deemed Disposition at Death: Top Questions Answered

Does the Court Have Jurisdiction to Terminate a Charitable Trust? The answer to the question is Yes. But the jurisdiction must be exercised sparingly and not indiscriminately. 14 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Charitable Misgivings, Curated Content

Does the Court Have Jurisdiction to Terminate a Charitable Trust?

25 Jan
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  • Charitable Misgivings, Curated Content

Charity Explains Why Dunfermline Church Plans Fell Through

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