Wills & Estate Planning
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Wills & Estate Planning
Where Should I Keep My Will?
Writing a will is a big step. But if your loved ones don’t know where to find it, how much good will it do? Short answer: Not much.
By Allison Kade
Wills & Estate Planning
What Is a Self-Proving Affidavit? (Does a Will Need to Be Notarized?)
Once you’ve written your will, you’re good to go, right? Not so fast. What’s the deal with getting your will notarized?
By Jessica Sillers
Wills & Estate Planning
How to Choose a Will Beneficiary: What You Need to Know
Your will beneficiary is the person who will inherit your stuff when you die. Deciding who to choose can be tough. Read this to get started.
By Jessica Sillers
Wills & Estate Planning
Probate 101: What You Should Know About Probate (or Avoiding Probate)
When you’re grieving, a complicated legal and financial process is the last thing you want to deal with. Your guide to probate: made simple.
By Jessica Sillers
Wills & Estate Planning
What Is a Payable on Death Account (Do I Need a Will if I Have One)?
When you login to your bank account, you might notice an option to choose a beneficiary. Here’s what you need to know about that.
By Jessica Sillers
Wills & Estate Planning
5 Reasons Millennials Need to Make a Will
The majority of millennials don’t have wills. Sure, it’s not a pleasant topic to think about. But here are 5 reasons millennials need to do so anyway.
By Ellen Chang
Wills & Estate Planning
How to Be the Executor of an Estate: Duties & Responsibilities
If you’re the executor of an estate, it’s up to you to distribute your loved one’s belongings correctly. Here’s how.
By Beth Braverman
Wills & Estate Planning
Blended Family? Second Marriage? 3 Things You Need to Know About Estate Planning
If you’re in a blended family with stepparents, stepchildren or step-anything-elses, you have unique estate planning needs.
By Sarah Li Cain
Wills & Estate Planning
10 Reasons You (Think You) Don't Need a Will
Here are the top reasons people convince themselves they don’t need a will . . . and what you should really know. Find out now.
By Allison Kade
Wills & Estate Planning
Announcing Fabric Vault, a Free and Essential Financial Security Product for Parents
Fabric is launching a revolutionary and free new financial security product for couples and parents, called Fabric Vault.
By Adam Erlebacher
Wills & Estate Planning
Life Insurance and Funeral Expenses: Everything You Should Know
But preparing for your funeral expenses could be one of the last gifts you leave your loved ones. Here are some of your top options.
By Jessica Sillers
Wills & Estate Planning
Americans Are Making Wills in Newer Ways Than Ever Before
Millennials are shaking up society in lots of ways. One of the last frontiers? Writing a will. Learn how Americans are making wills online.
By Allison Kade
Wills & Estate Planning
Leaving a Legacy: Passing Down Moral Ethics
You know how a will passes down your material belongings? An ethical will conveys the values you hope to pass down. Here's how to write one!
By Rachael Rifkin
Wills & Estate Planning
Estate Planning for Your Digital Assets
What would happen to your digital assets if you passed away? Here’s a guide to digital estate planning, from banking logins to Facebook memorial pages.
By Beth Braverman
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