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Estate planning is a way to maximize how much you leave for the people and charitable causes that you care about when you die. By planning ahead, you keep control over what happens to your property and can potentially minimize how much of your money and property goes...
Many families come apart at the seams during estate administration. Siblings may turn against each other, and children may fight bitterly with stepparents over the assets in the estate. When someone with significant property dies, everyone in the family may want more...
When you have a disabled loved one, providing for their future needs can be difficult. You want to leave your assets behind to help them live a happier, more fulfilled life. However, you also don’t want to interfere with their access to certain need-based benefits,...
Your estate plan lets your loved ones know what you want to happen to your assets when you pass away. There are also various aspects of your plan that can take care of matters while you are still living. When you create your estate plan, you should establish power of...
If you are weighing your estate planning options, a spendthrift trust can be very useful during your lifetime and beyond. While not everyone will need this type of trust, spendthrift trusts have many advantages. Don’t let the name deter you from exploring this...
Your estate plan or will provide instructions about managing your needs and handing out your assets. Many people planning their estate want to leave in equal inheritance to each of their children. Others want to leave specific, meaningful resources or assets for each...
Although estate planning can be a tricky subject to cover, it is fundamental to your well-being as well as the security of your family members. A lack of an estate plan can cause great uncertainty as you get older, which can lead to disputes among your loved ones. ...
Thinking about what might happen in the event of your death can be a daunting task. Nevertheless, it is a crucial endeavor that can provide security for those who you value most. There are a number of common mistakes that may occur during the estate plan process. Most...
Your last will and testament or estate plan explain how your loved ones should hand out your property when you die. Some people tell their executor to sell off most of their assets and share the proceeds among their beneficiaries. Others will leave instructions to...
Estate planning may start with a simple will, but it doesn’t end there -- not when it’s designed to be effective. Some of the most powerful legal tools you have at your disposal are powers of attorney (POAs). Here are the basics you should know about how they figure...