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What is Probate?

Probate is the legal process in which assets are distributed and debts paid after a person dies. If a person dies with a will, the will document specifies the details of the distribution.  Without a will,  State Law determines what will happen. No matter what a will says, State law has provisions that do not […]

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Why Living Wills are Important: The Story of Terry Schiavo

At e-Lawyer.com we feel that everyone should have a living will.  We feel so strongly abut it that we offer free living will forms on our website.  Simply register and order the free living will form and it will be instantly sent to you by w-mail. the case of Terry Schiavo is one of the […]

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