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Having a comprehensive estate plan is important so you can take care of your loved ones after you pass away. One of the options for doing this is to set up trusts. There are different options to consider when you’re ready to establish one. While there are many...
There are a number of times when it’s appropriate to update your estate plan. One of those times is when you bring a new child into your family. Whether you’ve adopted them or they are a biological child of your own, now is a good time to address their needs in an...
If you were to judge guardianship based on the stories that make the news, you might think that it is an inappropriate system that allows people to financially manipulate and control others. The stories about abuses of guardianship make it seem like a way to control...
Do you have a safe deposit box? You may have forgotten all about it – especially if it’s free because of your relationship with your bank. If you’re preparing to do your estate planning, you need to make sure that those who will be managing your estate know about it...
A general rule is to review your estate plan every five years (depending on your situation). After all, you want to ensure everything is updated and accurate to help your beneficiaries avoid asset garnishment or excessive taxing. However, there are other times that...
A will contest can tear a family apart. Siblings may go against each other over ownership of the estate’s assets leading to a permanent fallout. If you do not wish to leave such chaos in your wake after you are gone, you might want to start preparing early enough and...
Knowing that you live with a mental health condition, you are aware that you need to plan for times when you may be ill or incapacitated. Mental illness is something that you can plan for in your estate plan, and doing so may help you make sure that you get the kind...
People often put off estate planning because the topic is viewed as morbid. While nobody relishes the prospect of discussing what will happen in the event that they become incapacitated, these are conversations that need to be had. Your elderly relative may be...
Estate planning can get complicated when you have assets like a life insurance policy, an investment portfolio, money in savings, a family home and many other large assets. You need to know how to address each one and how to include it in the plan. The general rule of...
Many people hesitate over estate planning. Despite the fact that estate planning tools can offer stability to loved ones, this often isn’t enough for people to start making plans. Much of the hesitancy over estate planning is brought about by misconceptions. It is...
