
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.
Of all of the essential estate planning documents, the durable general power of attorney is usually the document that is needed first.
The primary advantage of naming TOD beneficiaries for your accounts is that it can make the inheritance process much simpler, faster and less expensive.
Of course, just because you have a living trust doesn’t mean you’re all set. Here are a few of the most common mistakes people make with their living trusts.
So, what happens with your estate plans if you are not in a traditional nuclear family? There is quite a lot that can fall under the umbrella of a non-traditional family, and the recommendations will vary depending on your specific circumstances.
A common dilemma that families face upon the incapacity or death of a loved one is locating estate planning documents. While preparing the documents are the most important step, that is irrelevant if the documents are lost when they most need to be used.
In this article, we will address two terms which some people use interchangeably, but which are very different things: living trusts and estate plans.
Firearms are unique in this regard; guns are the only item of personal property that carry an inherent risk of legal peril, including potential criminal liability, so careful and deliberate planning is warranted.
The pandemic may be over, but the lessons it taught us about preparedness and family protection remain.
Nobody likes to talk about it, but death is inevitable for all of us. Therefore, you should count every moment as a blessing. Beyond this, you should remember there’s no time to waste, when it comes to preparing for your eventual passing.
It’s not pleasant to think about death or a medical emergency that could put you out of commission, even temporarily. However, one of the greatest gifts you can give to a loved one is preparing for those scenarios.
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