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Zappos Founder Tony Hseih Died Without a Will (Part 2 – Basics)
Whether you are Tony Hseih (an early investor and CEO of popular shoe and clothes company Zappos), Aretha Franklin, or an Average Joe like most of us, if you die without a will, there are certain basic consequences you should … more
5 Important Things That Do NOT Happen Without a Will
If you do not plan ahead with a Last Will and Testament (or other estate planning documents and actions), the following will NOT happen: 1. Surviving Spouse If you have children, your entire estate will NOT pass to your surviving … more
Chadwick Boseman Died Without a Will – What Does That Mean?
Actor Chadwick Boseman recently died after a battle with cancer. Reports this week are that he died intestate or without a Will. (Of course those were the initial reports in the Aretha Franklin estate as well – before that situation … more
What Happens If You Die Without a Will Like Aretha Franklin – Part 2 – Property
If you die without a will (or a trust or other estate planning) like Aretha Franklin, one main consequence is that you will not ultimately control who your property passes to at death. An estate plan consisting of a will … more
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What Happens If You Die Without A Will Like Aretha Franklin?
The Queen of Soul had a voice that was super human. And that is probably understating it. But she may have shared a very common human trait with most of us: a tendency to put off planning for the future – including getting a … more
