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What To Do When Someone Dies: The 2025 Checklist

Losing a loved one can be incredibly difficult, both emotionally and logistically. Here is the definitive guide and checklist outlining all of the important things that need to be considered following the loss of a loved one in 2025.

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Who Can Access a Safe Deposit Box: Everything You Need to Know

It's not easy to figure out who can access a safe deposit box — they are notoriously difficult to get into. We break it down so you know exactly what to do.

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11 Items You Should Never Put in a Safe Deposit Box

Safe deposit boxes can be a helpful resource in preventing the loss or theft of items that hold immense value or are difficult to replace, but they're not well suited for storing every kind of assets. Here's a list of the 11 items you should never put in a safe deposit box.

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Do Executors Need an Attorney for Probate?

Can an executor navigate the probate process without a probate lawyer? Everything you need to know, consider and more... plus some helpful tips.

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What are the Different Formats and Types of Wills?

One of the biggest responsibilities of an executor of a will is to validate and interpret a loved one's estate planning document. In this article we take a look at the different formats and types of last will & testament documents.

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Creating Generational Wealth

Generational wealth, more commonly called an “inheritance”, refers to passing down something of value from one generation to the next. In this 1st part of a 3 part series, we break down how to Create Generational Wealth.

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The Top 13 Items Found in Safe Deposit Boxes

Safe deposit boxes can be a valuable tool for protecting key documents and belongings. But what are some of the most common objects to find in safe deposit boxes? Atticus breaks it down here.

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