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Lack of estate planning leads to family feuds, study shows

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Without proper estate planning, 58% of respondents have experienced family disputes and having assets fall under court control.

Where there is a will — of the legal variety — there is a way to avoid family infighting.

According to a study released Tuesday by LegalShield, 90% of Americans say having a will is important, yet less than half actually possess one. The survey goes on to reveal that without proper estate pla

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