How Do I Write a Will?
Dying without a will can be costly and eliminate your ability to plan or provide for loved ones.
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Is It Better Not to Have a Will?
Estate planning is one of the most local areas of the law. It might be second only to criminal law in this respect. This means that the specific rules governing estate planning, testate inheritance and intestate transfers vary widely from state to state, and even sometimes between cities.
If I Have a Will, Do I Have an Estate Plan?
While a will is often part of an estate plan, an estate plan covers much more ground.
Where Do You Score on Estate Plan Checklist?
Every so often, it’s smart to methodically go through your estate planning documents and see if any tweaks are needed. Here’s a checklist to guide you through that mission.
Do I Have to Give My Step Children Anything?
Do my husband’s minor children from a prior marriage have any rights to any marital assets acquired during our marriage in the event he dies before me?
What is a Digital Asset in an Estate?
Today, so many aspects of our lives are managed virtually. We keep currency, photos, music, documents, bills, medical records, artwork and even our social lives online or ‘in the cloud.’
What are the Key Documents of an Estate Plan?
It can be easy to overlook, but an estate plan is essential for nearly everyone, whether you have a lot of money or just a little. An estate plan tells your heirs and the courts how to divide up your assets. However, it also helps protect your loved ones from unnecessary hassle and expense – as well as potentially months, even years, tied up in the court system settling your estate.
What are Biggest Mistakes in Estate Planning?
As you’re making your estate plan, you’ll want to carefully consider everything. This means it may take a while to complete your plan. Here are five things to watch out for along the way.
Should I agree to Be an Executor of an Estate?
Usually when asked to be the executor of a family member’s estate, the person feels honored and trusted. It’s a big responsibility, since the executor will be carrying out a person’s final wishes.
Estate Planning for Couples with Big Age Differences
Increasingly, financial advisors are working with clients from nontraditional families, which can sometimes require different or additional strategies to protect their assets and achieve their financial goals.
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