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Entries from July 2008

Tennessee Probate Court Switches Workweek

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments

A Tennessee Probate Court, located in Shelby County, is switching to a four day work week, beginning August 1, 2008.  Additionally, some of the employees will work a rotating schedule, in order to allow for an extra day off each week.  However, the court will remain open and functioning five days a week.
Employees of the […]

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Estate planning and you didn’t know it

July 16th, 2008 · No Comments

While most think of estate planning as writing up a will, there are actually steps you can take before drawing up a formal contract.  You might have already begun the process without realizing it.
When opening a bank account or starting a 401(k) you should be given a form asking to identify a beneficiary […]

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Survey: Majority of American Adults Have No Will

July 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

According to a survey conducted by FindLaw.com, 58% of adult Americans do not have a will, one of the most standard documents in any estate planning strategy. The study also found that age was a significant factor; Americans over the age of 50 were much more likely to have a valid will than those younger […]

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