Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?
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Enter information into this website and it will give you a report on benefits you may be eligible to receive.
By: GovBenefits, A Partnership of Federal Agencies and Organizations
Life Advice
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A primary purpose of estate planning is to distribute your assets according to your wishes after your death. Successful estate planning transfers your assets to your beneficiaries quickly and usually with minimal tax consequences. The process of estate planning includes inventorying your assets and making a will and/or establishing a trust, often with an emphasis on minimizing taxes. This pamphlet provides only a general overview of estate planning. You should consult an attorney, or perhaps a CPA or tax advisor for additional guidance.
By: Federal Citizen Information Center
Life Planning: Legal Documents for Lesbians and Gay Men
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Answers to common questions about wills, powers of attorney, parenting agreements, and much more.
By: LAMBDA Legal Defense & Education Fund
Living Trusts: Arranging How You Want Your Property Managed Before and After Your Death
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A living trust lets you arrange how you want your property managed while you are alive and how your assets should be distributed after your death. Living trusts are popular because they are one way your property can pass to your heirs without going through probate. Be aware, however, that these trusts may not be for everyone.
By: AARP
MAKING A WILL
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The simplest way to ensure that your funds, property and personal effects will be distributed after your death according to your wishes is to prepare a will. A will is a legal document designating the transfer of your property and assets after you die.
By: MetLife Consumer Education Center
Preparing Your Will
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Your will is the keystone of your estate plan. It spells out how your assets will be distributed and how your dependents will be cared for after you die. If a will is properly prepared, witnessed, and signed, it ensures that your wishes regarding these matters will be carried out.
By: AARP
Understanding Power of Attorney
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There's more to estate planning than deciding who will get your money after you die. Estate planning also means deciding who will manage your business and legal affairs if you ever become incapacitated.
By: AARP
What is a Will?
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This website answers questions such as what is a will, why you need a will, and more. Click on the website for information.
By: AARP Legal Solutions
What You Should Know About Probate
What is probate? Why is probate necessary?
By: Legal Services of the Virgin Islands, Inc.
What You Should Know About Wills
Find answers to questions about wills in the U.S. Virgin Islands
By: Legal Services of the Virgin Islands, Inc.
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