You can amend your existing will with a codicil, but if you might be better off making an entirely new will. ...
Deciding who will get your property can be a complicated task. ...
Mounting a will challenge comes with serious risks, including the risk of spending a lot of time and money for a result of total disinheritance. ...
It's common to disinherit an estranged heir. Unless that heir is your spouse or child, you can usually simply exclude the heir from your will and he or she will receive nothing. ...
Insurance companies pay out life insurance policies directly to the named beneficiaries--usually without the need for probate. ...
When one co-owner dies, some forms of joint ownership allow the property to pass to new owners without probate. ...
If you want to keep your retirement accounts out of probate, keep your beneficiary designations up-to-date. ...
Adoption affects legal parent-child relationships, including the right to inherit. ...
In most states, you can leave your property to whomever you choose, with a few exceptions. ...
A valid will can be very simple or very complex, depending on your needs. Here is an overview of provisions included in a typical will. ...
