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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Top 10 Considerations When Naming a Guardian in Your Will
Without specifying a legal guardian in your will, you are leaving this hugely important decision up to strangers.
· 4 min read
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24 Things You May Not Know About Wills but Should
Wills aren't complicated, but you should know what they do and don't control.
· 6 min read
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What You Need to Know When You Get an Inheritance
When you find out you're receiving an inheritance, you may have mixed feelings of gratitude and grief. Here's what you need to keep in mind before making any big decisions.
· 3 min read
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Help Your Aging Parents Preserve Their Wealth and Yours
Aging parents may need expensive long-term care. Advance estate planning can help them maximize their assets while possibly preserving more for future generations.
· 3 min read
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What Is Probate?
The probate process ensures that a deceased person's debts are paid and property is distributed in an orderly way. Probate follows the terms of a will as well as state law.
· 3 min read
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Create a Living Trust in Wyoming
A living trust in Wyoming allows you to place your assets in trust, yet have control and use of them during your life. After your death, assets in the trust are passed to the beneficiaries you have selected. A revocable living trust (sometimes referred to as an inter vivos trust) may be an estate planning tool to consider.
· 4 min read
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How to Choose Between a Living Trust and a Will
Wills and living trusts have distinct advantages. Deciding which is right for you is about weighing the pros and cons.
· 4 min read
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Estate Planning: Why Is There Such an Aversion to It?
If TV ratings are any indication, estate planning is not a popular entertainment topic.
· 3 min read
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How Blended Families Are Changing the Estate Planning Rules
To avoid estate planning issues, families need to be open about the process, set up trusts, and designate trustees.
· 4 min read
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Understanding the Use of a Corporate Trustee in Estate Planning
A corporate trustee could be the best choice for managing your trust, but there are also some potential disadvantages to consider. Learn the pros and cons of using one.
· 3 min read
