Wills

DIY Will Kit: Pros, Cons & How to Use One Safely

A DIY legal will kit can produce a solid, court‑respected last will and testament for a straightforward U.S....


Living Trusts

Joint Tenancy Is Not an Estate Plan: Risks, Workarounds, and a Better Path With a Living Trust

It’s common advice: “Put the house in joint tenancy and you’ll avoid probate.” That’s true once. The survivor...


Estate Planning

Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples: Wills, Living Trusts, and Powers That Protect Your Partner

Estate planning for unmarried couples is about filling the legal gaps that marriage would otherwise cover by default....


Living Trusts

DIY Living Trust: When a Kit Is Enough vs Hiring a Lawyer

A DIY living trust kit can be the right tool for a straightforward estate: a home, standard bank/brokerage...


Powers of Attorney

Durable Financial Power of Attorney: Scope, Risks, and How to Use It Safely

A durable financial power of attorney (POA) is the workhorse of incapacity planning. It appoints an agent to...

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  • January 21, 2025

Living Trusts

Inside the EstateBee Living Trust Kit: Forms, Steps, Support

A living trust kit should do more than hand you a template. It should carry you from signature...

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  • January 17, 2025

Executors & Probate

How to Open Probate: Filing, Notices, and the First 60 Days

The hardest step in probate is the first: getting the matter open so someone has authority to act....


Living Wills

Living Will vs Medical Power of Attorney: What Each Document Does—and Why You Need Both

The phrase advance directive gets used loosely. In U.S. practice, it usually refers to two distinct documents that...


Living Wills Powers of Attorney

HIPAA Releases and Medical Privacy: Make Sure Doctors Can Talk to Your Family

Hospitals and clinics protect your privacy by design. That is good public policy, but it creates a predictable...

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  • September 12, 2024

Estate Planning Wills

Choosing Guardians for Minor Children—and Building the Money Plan That Supports Them

When parents ask how to choose a guardian, what they really want is confidence—confidence that the right person...


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