More Articles by Jeff Burtka
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Online Living Trust: Creating Your Own Living Trust
Living trusts are becoming more and more common, specifically as a way to avoid having your home and other valuable assets held up in probate. Learn about the options you have to create one with little fuss.
What Tax Returns Must The Executor File?
An executor might need to file several different types of tax returns on behalf of the deceased person or the estate.
Estate Tax vs Inheritance Tax: What's the Difference?
Depending on the size of your estate, where you live, and how much you leave to loved ones, your estate and beneficiaries might end up paying inheritance or estate taxes.
Tennessee’s DUI Laws and Conviction Penalties
In Tennessee, the penalties for a DUI generally depend on the number of prior offenses and often include jail time, fines, and a license suspension.
North Carolina’s DWI Laws and Conviction Penalties
In North Carolina, the penalties for a DWI conviction depend on aggravating and mitigating factors and can include jail, fines, and license suspension.
Florida’s DUI Laws and Penalties for a Conviction
In Florida, the penalties for a first, second, and third DUI conviction can include jail time, fines, and license suspension.
What Is a Bypass Trust?
Bypass trusts are used by wealthy couples to avoid paying the federal estate tax.
Virginia’s DWI Laws and Conviction Penalties
In Virginia, the penalties for a DUI generally depend on the number of priors and often include jail time, fines, and license suspension or revocation.
Making a Self-Proving Will With a Self-Proving Affidavit
Wills with a self-proving affidavit attached are easier to prove valid in probate court.
Steps in the Probate Process: An Overview
Here's a roadmap of the common steps involved in the probate process.