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Wills and trusts are estate-planning musts. The main difference between the two is that a will, sometimes referred to as a last will and testament, goes into effect only after you pass away. Inversely, a trust can go into effect and be deployed to distribute your assets prior to your death, when you die, or even […]

You probably already know that a last will and testament ensures that your wishes regarding your estate and other matters are carried out after you die. But who will make decisions for you if you become incapacitated and can no longer make them on your own while you’re still alive? A living will can be […]

Every year, billions of dollars in unclaimed money and property are turned over to federal and state governments. The good news is that searchable online resources make it simple to find and claim lost property. But where and how do you search for unclaimed assets without falling victim to dangerous scams? What Is Unclaimed Property? […]

Patents are a legal tool the U.S. federal government provides to help inventors protect their designs. Once you’ve been granted a patent, your invention becomes yours to build or to license to others for a period of time, usually between 10 and 20 years. Find out how to search for an existing patent when you’re […]