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The Biggest Mistakes People Make in Their Wills | Common Mistakes | Cautionary Tales | Inheritance Horror Stories | Estates Gone Wrong 08 Mar
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  • Common Mistakes, Curated Content

The Biggest Mistakes People Make in Their Wills

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!

5 Guaranteed Ways to Mess Up Estate Planning | Curated Content | Common Mistakes | Cautionary Tales | Estates Gone Wrong 23 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Common Mistakes, Curated Content

5 Most Common Ways to “Mess Up” Estate Planning

Fights Over Estates Can Tear Families Apart | Curated Content | Family Disputes | Inheritance Horror Stories | Estates Gone Wrong 12 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Fights Over Estates Can Tear Families Apart

Can You Contest a Will That Leaves Your Parent’s Money to a Charity? When Should You Contest Your Parent’s Charitable Will Bequest? 22 Oct
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Charitable Misgivings, Curated Content

Can You Contest a Will that Leaves Your Parent’s Money to a Charity?

Executors are often surprised by how long their newly accepted “job” will be. Beneficiaries are equally surprised to hear how long it might take before they start seeing estate funds come their way. How long does it take to administer an estate? 03 Aug
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Should it Take to Administer an Estate?

29 Jun
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Celebrity Estates, Curated Content

Lessons To Be Learned From Failed Celebrity Estates

HopeHealth grief counselor, Diane Lambert, has advice to help those who may find themselves feeling emotionally adrift now that one or both parents is no longer a phone call away... 20 Jun
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Related Resources

Ways to Help You Heal & Cope: Grieving the Loss of a Parent

Learning that a member of your family is dying is often the most devastating news a family can receive. This article shares 8 tips for coping with a terminal diagnosis. 10 Jun
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  • Curated Content, Life Events

Coping with a Loved One’s Terminal Diagnosis: 8 Tips for Families

Today’s Executor is a Digital Executor | Digital Distress | Online Accounts | Estate Planning | Estates Gone Wrong 04 Jun
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

In Today’s Digital World, Every Executor is a Digital Executor

Your plans for the future are a big deal— so much so that you shouldn’t trust just anyone to prepare them for you. Here's how to interview an Estate Planning Attorney... 15 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Related Resources

How to Interview an Estate Planning Attorney

A Letter of Wishes is an important document and we would usually recommend writing one when setting up a trust or writing a Will which contains trust provisions. They should be updated when circumstances change and reviewed on a regular basis. 25 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Related Resources

Letter of Wishes: What You Need to Know

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