Estate Planning
Plan for your future today. Learn the specific estate planning documents you need to protect yourself and your loved ones.
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Why Millennials Need an Estate Plan
No matter how young you are, there are plenty of good reasons to make a will and more.
· 4 min read
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Why Empty Nesters Need a New Estate Plan
If you prepared a will when your kids were small, your top priority might have been naming a guardian to raise them. Now that the kids are grown and out of the house, they don't need a guardian anymore. But you may not realize how out-of-date the rest of your estate plan is, and how it fails to address new issues you may face in mid-life and old age.
· 3 min read
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Who Needs a Financial Power of Attorney?
Find out who can use a power of attorney, how it is useful, and more.
· 3 min read
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When to Make a Living Trust
Living trusts provide many benefits and are an attractive estate planning option. Trusts are not the right solution for everyone though. Find out if you should consider creating a living trust.
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What You Need to Know About Estate Planning
Wills, trusts, and powers of attorney are all part of an estate plan. Find out why they're important and what happens if you don't have them.
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What You Can Learn About Estate Planning from Aretha Franklin
What's one thing you can do to reduce the odds of family squabbles after your death? Have an estate plan prepared to make clear your wishes regarding how your assets should be divided. If you skip this step, the state will decide for you.
· 4 min read
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What is the Difference Between a Living Will and a Last Will and Testament?
Though they both contain the word 'will,' these two documents are quite different.
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What Is Estate Planning? Everything You Need to Know
Estate planning is the process of preparing for the distribution of your assets after you die or become incapacitated.
· 7 min read
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What Do I Need Besides a Living Trust?
A living trust is not enough. Adding simple documents in addition to your living trust will create a comprehensive estate plan to protect both you and your family. Find out more about which documents you may need and how to get them.
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The Different Types of Wills and What They Should Include
The type of will you need depends on your circumstances. Read on to learn more about the different types of wills, including simple, testamentary trust, joint, and living wills.
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