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How to File a Will in 5 Short Steps
Filing a will is one of the first things people do after someone passes away. Here’s how to do it correctly.
By:
Nathan Phelps
Last updated:
August 10, 2022
Who Can Be Appointed the Executor a Will: List and Facts
Most people qualify to be the executor of a will, but who qualifies and who would succeed are two different questions to consider.
By:
Nathan Phelps
Last updated:
August 10, 2022
What to Do When No One Wants to Be the Executor
Having trouble finding someone in your family to be the executor of the estate? The answer may not be what you want to hear.
By:
Nathan Phelps
Last updated:
August 10, 2022
Notary Fees by State [2023 List]
Notarizations are an important mechanism for deterring fraud, but they come at a cost. Here are the average notary fees and types by state.
By:
Nathan Phelps
Last updated:
January 4, 2023
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How to File a Will in 5 Short Steps
How to File a Will in 5 Short Steps
Filing a will is one of the first things people do after someone passes away. Here’s how to do it correctly.
Who Can Be Appointed the Executor a Will: List and Facts
Who Can Be Appointed the Executor a Will: List and Facts
Most people qualify to be the executor of a will, but who qualifies and who would succeed are two different questions to consider.
What to Do When No One Wants to Be the Executor
What to Do When No One Wants to Be the Executor
Having trouble finding someone in your family to be the executor of the estate? The answer may not be what you want to hear.
Notary Fees by State [2023 List]
Notary Fees by State [2023 List]
Notarizations are an important mechanism for deterring fraud, but they come at a cost. Here are the average notary fees and types by state.
