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Is It Important To Have An Estate Plan?
Estate planning is not just for affluent individuals. While good estate planning can lead to desirable financial outcomes under the right circumstances, estate planning in its most basic form involves implementing the legal steps and directives that are necessary to ensure that your health and your assets are managed properly in the event of incapacity and death.
Do Young Adults Need a Will?
These days it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by many things such as politics, gas prices, the gyrating stock market, summer travel, heatwaves and your health. One thing that shouldn’t overwhelm you is estate planning.
Why Do I Need a Will?
There’s always plenty of time to get your affairs in order, until you get run over by a cement truck.
What’s Involved with Being a Trustee?
Being a trustee is difficult but adopting these four best practices employed by professional trustees will go a long way to ensure that you’ll effectively execute your duties and mitigate your liability.
What Is A Power of Attorney?
Of all of the essential estate planning documents, the durable general power of attorney is usually the document that is needed first.
What Happens If My Partner Dies and We’re Not Married?
All couples can now take advantage of tax benefits for married partners, pass assets from one spouse to another with ease and qualify for Social Security spousal and survivor benefits. However, not all couples want to get married.
When Should I Revise My Will?
Even if you’ve already drawn up a will, if you’re in one of these situations, it’s a good idea to review your final wishes and make any necessary changes, so your money and personal belongings are left in the right hands.
What are the Basics of Estate Planning?
You don’t have to be older and rich to do some estate planning.
Why Is Updating a Will Necessary?
Changes in tax law and in your personal life may mean that yours needs to be updated. Here are the easiest (and smartest) ways to do it.
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