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Updated Feb 13, 2012

Q: Preparing a Will    —Minneapolis, MN

"I know that once you have children it becomes important to have a will prepared so that your children will be well ta..."

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My husband and I just went through the process of having a lawyer draw up separate wills, POA, healthcare directives and a revocable living trust. The whole thing cos...

I've heard that some of these forms, like living wills, etc...you can get at the library(big ones, like minneapolis, not small brances). That might be a start as to w...

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Q: Advice on Wills    —Troy, MI

"I hate to even think this but am feeling guilty because my husband and I do not even have a will in place and it dawn..."

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The biggest thing to do is to decide who you would want to raise your children. Then talk with them and ask if they would take the responsibilty of raising your child...

This is extremely important!! It took me a couple years to get my husband to do it. You must protect your children and your assets! Decide who you want your childre...

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Q: How Do You Find Out If You Were in Someone's Will and No One Ever Told You?    —New Port Richey, FL

"My grandmother passed away a few years ago. No one in the family even told me, or my brother. We found out because ..."

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Hi C., Condolences hon. As for the will stuff, I think Sandi is correct. I think a will with an attorney is legally required to notify all of those included. ...

If you know where she was living when she died, you should contact the clerk of courts in that area to find out if a probate action has been filed. If she owned any p...

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Q: Inheritance and Taxes    —Inver Grove Heights, MN

"My dad passed away and the forms I filled out said it recommends that 20% of federal be taken out of one lump sum and..."

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You're best to check with your accountant right away about this as she or he will know your situation best. If you don't have an accountant, perhaps it's time to get ...

Hi PC, First, my condolences on the loss of your father. That has to be horribly difficult. As for your inheritance, you will pay taxes on the gain of the annuity as...

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Q: Please Recommend Your Will Prep/Estate Planning Professional in Waltham Area    —Waltham, MA

"My husband and I need to have a will put together and do some estate planning. I would love to hear your recommendat..."

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Not in Waltham, but in Needham: David Mofenson, Mofenson Law Offices, 200 Highland Ave Needham Heights, MA 02494, ###-###-####

My brother has a law firm that specializes in estate and business planning. His name is Josh England. His website is www.englandlaw.com Email: ____@____.com H...

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Q: Needing to Put Together a Will    —Keller, TX

"Hello- We have been wanting/needing to get a Will together for awhile now, but did not know how to go about it. Any..."

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You need to call Jeff Foust! He's the BEST! He has 2 boys and is a great friend of ours. His specialty is Wills, Estate/Trust Planning, etc. He'll work with you, d...

If you estate is not overly complicated you can use software to creat a will. I have used Quicken WillMaker for both my husband and I and our father-in-law. I think ...

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Q: Looking for a Good Company/law Firm Who Prepares "Special Needs Trusts"    —Yorba Linda, CA

"I currently have a living trust that needs to be updated to include my daughter, who has special needs. Does anyone ..."

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I work for Meserve Mumper & Hughes LLP in the Irvine office and my boss does Special Needs Trusts. website: www.mmhllp.com. office phone ###-###-#### or check out...

C. My husband has been doing special needs trust for several years now. He is a christian who is honest, genuine and really loves helping families out. His firm is...

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Q: Who My Child Goes To    —Kansas City, MO

"How does one go about finding a lawyer or preparing a will or something that states who will become the legal guardia..."

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Try Max Gordon. His phone is ###-###-####. Hope he works out.

Pretty much any attorney can set up a standard will. They are pretty basic and there's not a lot of difference in the set up. My husband's company actually paid fo...

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Q: Need Attorney for Will    —Naperville, IL

"Does anyone have an attorney in Naperville/Plainfield area that they would recommend to draw up a will?"

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William Waller in Wheaton on Butterfield/Naperville Rd. He did ours and he was extremely reasonable with price. ###-###-####

Hi Marjorie, my husband and I just drew up our wills and used Dick Kuhn in Naperville. He's with the firm Kuhn and Heap on Washington in downtown Naperville. He's take...

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Q: Seeking Attorney to Assist with Creating Wills    —Safety Harbor, FL

"We live in Safety Harbor and need consult with a lawyer to create/revise our wills. Any recommendations?"

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I have worked in the legal field for ten years in this area. Currently I am completing my undergraduate degree and about to go to law school next year. I would not r...

Give Laney Chavis a call at The Strategic Counsel. Their number is ###-###-####. They are off of Westshore Blvd on Laurel Street. She was a great help getting our w...

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