Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew F. Erskine is a trusts and estates attorney. Probate Law: Judge's Gavel as a symbol of legal system, Themis is the goddess ...

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This article is intended for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. For guidance on your personal situation, please contact a lawyer. Estate planning isn't always a walk in the park, but ...