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What Is Probate and Can it Be Avoided?

What is Probate?

Probate is the court process by which a WILL is proved valid or invalid.  If there is no Will, it is the legal process where the estate is administered after someone dies.

In the absence of a Will the court appoints a Personal Representative to administrator the deceased persons estate. This Representative is responsible for locating any assets and determining their value. 

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“Be Prepared, Not Scared” 5 things you should do!

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September is National Preparedness Month! 

While we can never predict when or where the next disaster will occur, we can be sure they are coming.  Being proactive and preparing ahead of time can save countless hours of trying to react at the last minute.  It is simply the smart thing to do!

So how do you get started and what things should you think about doing before the next disaster strikes?  Here are 6 tips to get you started:

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What happens when you can’t live in your home any longer?

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Have you ever considered what might happen, or where you would live if you couldn’t manage taking care of yourself or your home any longer?  What about your parents?  Are you becoming concerned about their safety as they age?  Are there multiple floors to manage, are they at risk of falling, is someone checking in on them, and do they have transportation? 

If any of these are concerns of yours, it might be time to consider relocating to communities designed for seniors. 

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