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Complete Irrevocable Trust Deductions Tax Guide

There are significant irrevocable trust deductions that you cannot afford to overlook.

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Applying for Probate: Who Can Apply and What You Need to Know

Practically anyone with a legal interest in an estate can apply for probate. But not all applications or petitions for probate are created equal. There is a hierarchy . . .

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3 Ways to Sell a California Home in Probate Without Court Approval

Selling a California home in probate without prior court approval is possible. There are three ways to do it. The first is . . .

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11 Steps to Sell a Home in Probate Without Court Approval

The probate process is lengthy and tedious. So selling a home in probate can add an extra layer of complexity to an already terrible process. .

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How to Know if Your Advance Directive is Still Valid

It may have been years since you filled out an advanced health care directive.  Many people prepare their advance directive and then put it away .