Stepchildren and Wills have to be specifically addressed in estate planning. A Health and Retirement Study conducted from 1995 to 2010, addresses a growing trend regarding stepchildren and wills. Of people in the age groups over 50 years old, 40% had no will or last testament. This could cause a unique problem for families that include genetic and step-children and wills. If a person…
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Making a Will in Wagoner County
Making a Will in Wagoner County isn’t hard with a little guidance. Millions of dollars are left unclaimed each year due to people passing away without making a will. In fact, over half of older and elderly Americans do not have a will. A small market is opening for people who claim the benefits of unclaimed estates. The companies who find these claims are…
Inheritance for Grandchildren
According to the AARP, over 10% of children in Oklahoma live with their grandparents in the home. Further, of these almost 80,000 grandparents are the primary caregivers for their grandchildren. As a result, many people want to provide an inheritance for grandchildren in their last will and testament. This is something that is possible. Leaving Inheritance for Grandchildren First and foremost, to leave an…
Creating a Trust for Your Estate
According to a poll by AARP, 60% of Americans lack an estate plan. This is a major problem for people who want to leave their estate to their heirs without the exorbitant and time consuming costs of probate proceedings. We suggest you consider not only an estate plan, but one creating a trust for your specific beneficiaries. There are many advantages to creating a…
Explaining Holographic Wills in Wagoner County
Holographic wills in Wagoner County are enforceable as a means to transfer property. We all know that passing on is a fact of life. This is why many people create wills in order to make sure they have their affairs in order. This can make life much easier on your surviving relatives when it comes to dividing up your assets. However, not all people…