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Is There Really a “Reading of the Will”? What Actually Happens After Someone Dies?

Is There Really a “Reading of the Will”? What Actually Happens After Someone Dies?

by David Edwards | Sep 25, 2025 | Death of a Loved One, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts

People often ask us, “When do we have the reading of the Will?” That’s understandable, because for decades, movies and TV shows have shown dramatic “Will readings” where families gather in a lawyer’s office for a big reveal. Think Knives Out – the millionaire leaves...
*NEW* GriefShare Group starting at Edwards Group

*NEW* GriefShare Group starting at Edwards Group

by David Edwards | Sep 10, 2021 | Death of a Loved One

It hurts to lose someone. GriefShare brings help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. Edwards Group Chaplain, Carla Green, along with her husband Rick will be leading this support group for those who have lost loved ones....
Checklist: What to do When a Loved One Dies

Checklist: What to do When a Loved One Dies

by David Edwards | May 29, 2021 | Death of a Loved One, EP-ProbatePage, Probate

Things can be quite overwhelming when a loved one passes away. Here are a couple of checklists to help you know what needs to be done immediately and what can wait. Feel free to download and print out the checklist on our Resources page. If you need immediate help,...
7 Things Every Executor Needs to Know Before the Funeral

7 Things Every Executor Needs to Know Before the Funeral

by David Edwards | Mar 5, 2020 | Death of a Loved One, EP-ProbatePage, Home, Probate

Being an executor is a big responsibility. One that requires great integrity and diligence. Many people will only experience this role once or twice in their life, and it can be hard to know what an executor needs to do. Here are 7 things for an executor to consider...

What To Do When a Loved One Dies at Home

by David Edwards | Jun 24, 2019 | Death of a Loved One, End of Life

Our clients often come to us as a resource for questions not related to estate planning, and we are more than happy to help when they do. “What happens when a loved one dies in my home?” Like we said, sometimes our clients call us with questions that...
Losing a Spouse Changes Everything: 5 Things to Think About

Losing a Spouse Changes Everything: 5 Things to Think About

by David Edwards | Oct 4, 2016 | Death of a Loved One, Estate Planning

Suddenly, She Was Gone Recently, I (David) was in the airport, waiting on a flight when a fellow passenger opened up and told me his story. After being married for over 50 years, he had recently lost his wife. She was having a routine heart procedure and things went...
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