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Naming beneficiaries to receive proceeds from a life insurance policy or retirement account is a difficult decision that requires consideration of a range of factors. Because these selections supersede designations in your will, they are an important step in the estate-planning process that must be addressed with particular care and attention to detail. Selecting Beneficiaries […]

Probate refers to the legal process of settling an individual’s estate after their passing and distributing their property and assets to heirs and other named beneficiaries. Generally, the court will follow the directions contained in a decedent’s will when deciding how to distribute assets to beneficiaries and name guardians for minor children. However, when a […]