People choose their beneficiaries based on their personal relationships and obligations. People with resources often name their spouses, children and grandchildren as their beneficiaries. Friends and other extended family members may also be beneficiaries of an...
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Can estates leave legal heirs without an inheritance?
Some estates have beneficiaries. The person who died established a clear estate plan naming specific people to inherit their property. A large portion of all estates transfer assets to heirs instead. The person who died did not leave testamentary documents, and...
The danger of overlooking a residuary estate in an estate plan
People drafting wills often have one or two specific priorities. Parents may want to ensure there is a guardian to care for their children if they die. Successful adults often want to control who inherits their property. They may focus on allocating businesses, real...