Estate Planning Blog Category

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Mar
Estate Planning

Do You Have a Will Yet?

“Of course, you know you should have a will. Then why do so many people procrastinate on getting a will?” There’s news of a celebrity dying without a will nearly ...

13
Mar
Estate Planning

What Happens If I Don’t Have a Will?

“Without a will, a deceased person’s loved ones are left to wonder about their intentions, their emotions and their connections.” With all the tributes and remembrances for Aretha Franklin over ...

13
Mar
Estate Planning

The Realities of Dementia and Estate Planning

“I have read about the progression of dementia. I have talked about it and I have observed it in other families. My purpose today to emphasize to you that living ...

13
Mar
Estate Planning

Here are 12 Documents You Should Prepare Now for Your Heirs

“Without these important documents, your heirs could overlook financial accounts or miss out on life insurance benefits.” Who likes to think about death and end-of-life arrangements? Not too many of ...

13
Mar
Estate Planning

Is a Trust the Right Solution for Me?

“Trusts can be very powerful tools to transfer and protect family wealth for future generations…” However, frequently families wind up becoming unhappy with their trusts because it’s the wrong solution, ...

13
Mar
Estate Planning

Do I Have All the Beneficiaries Set Up Correctly on My Assets?

“Sometimes, surprises are fun. However, nobody wants estate planning surprises, especially when it’s time for your beneficiaries to inherit your worldly goods.” Pretty much everything you own, transfers in one ...

13
Mar
Estate Planning

How Can a 529 College Savings Plan Work with My Estate Plan?

Part of any estate plan is weighing options for investment of assets through the lens of passing them to others. After all, a will or a trust is essentially a ...

13
Mar
Estate Planning

What Can I Do If I Was Left Out of a Will?

“Being left out of a will, is not a situation most people want to be in.  However, sometimes when a will comes to light, its contents are unexpected. They can ...

12
Mar
Estate Planning

Is Your Estate Plan on Track?

An estate plan fills four specific roles that otherwise cause confusion and even litigation after a person’s death:  1. It designates an agent to make business decisions and handle the ...

12
Mar
Estate Planning

Is Your Estate Plan Doomsday Ready?

“It is hard to comprehend how someone loses everything in an instant, but it could happen to anyone at any time.” There’s been a lot of news of disasters this ...

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