After deciding who is best suited to serve as your executor, you need to officially ask them to accept the appointment. It’s vital to know the concerns they might have after you bring up the role. This allows you to come to the meeting prepared with answers. So, what...
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Estate Planning
Should a trust have some flexibility?
When you set up a trust, you can determine how a beneficiary is allowed to use their inheritance. Many people create trusts for a specific purpose. For example, perhaps you want to ensure that a beneficiary finishes college, so you use an incentive trust. You leave...
Are you concerned that your heirs might waste their inheritance?
You’ve worked your whole life to build something meaningful to benefit the people you care about most when you’re gone. However, you’re not sure whether your heirs are ready to handle that responsibility. Maybe they struggle with money management, have addiction...
What happens to assets you left out of your estate plan?
You may create a will or trust with the best intentions, only to forget to update it after opening a new bank account, purchasing property or receiving an inheritance. This can lead to uncertainty and even conflict among your loved ones when it comes to distributing...
Tips for discussing your estate plan with loved ones
For many adults, thinking about creating an estate plan is something that seems uncomfortable. Once the plan is done, there comes another step that they might not have prepared for—talking to their loved ones about their estate plan. Having a discussion with your...
Is an irrevocable trust right for you?
You’ve probably heard about trusts as a way to protect your assets and plan for the future. An irrevocable trust could make that happen, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. Think of an irrevocable trust as a locked safe. You put your assets inside, set the...
7 reasons you may need to update your estate plan
Estate planning is a crucial part of preparing for the future, yet many people do not realize that they may need to make updates to their plan. As life evolves, so do our circumstances and priorities, making it essential to ensure your estate plan reflects your...
Your business can help your child with special needs
If you own a business or plan to start one, your future business interests can play an important role in supporting your child with special needs. Careful estate planning can allow you to use your business as a long-term resource, helping to provide stability, care...
Who should you select as a trustee?
When you set up a trust as part of your estate plan, the beneficiary can’t make withdrawals on their own. Instead, this is handled by the trustee. You can give the trustee instructions to follow regarding how these distributions should be handled. As such, choosing...
Funding a special needs trust on a strict household budget
A special needs trust is a way for parents to take care of a child who may not ever be fully independent. A well-funded trust can provide years of economic support. The beneficiary with special needs can also gain social support from the trustee overseeing their...
