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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Including Your Stepchildren in Your Estate Plan
Here are some of the challenges blended families face in estate planning and what you need to know to make sure your final wishes are respected and followed.
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What You Need to Know About Intestate Inheritance
In the absence of a will, how an estate is divided varies based on a number of factors. Learn what might happen to your property if you fail to leave a will for your heirs.
· 4 min read
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Why You Need an Estate Plan Even When You Don't Have Financial Assets
Estate planning isn't just for people with a lot of money or property, anyone can use estate planning to provide a legacy for loved ones.
· 5 min read
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5 Ways to Probate a Will
Depending on where you live and your circumstances, you might have multiple options to probate a will.
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What Makes a Will Invalid
Because your will is your final act, you want to make sure that it is valid so that your wishes are carried out. Avoid these common pitfalls to ensure your document is ironclad.
· 3 min read
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How to Avoid Challenges to Your Estate Plan After You're Gone
The best laid out estate plans may not hold up if a disgruntled relative decides to challenge them. Find out how to make your estate plan bulletproof.
· 3 min read
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How a Pooled Trust Protects Your Family
If your family member qualifies for Medicaid and SSI, how can they acquire additional income without being disqualified from these government programs? Find out how your family member can own additional assets without being disqualified.
· 4 min read
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Estate Planning for Your Special Needs Child
Special needs children require special estate planning, especially if they receive needs-based government assistance. Learn about your options and what most professionals recommend.
· 3 min read
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Creating an Irrevocable Burial Trust
When creating an estate plan, be sure to consider the possibility of setting up an irrevocable burial trust. This fairly simple legal document may enable you to both pay funeral costs and secure Medicaid benefits for long-term care.
· 4 min read
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When Is It Time to Use a Trustee Deed?
Find out how a trustee deed is used to transfer ownership of real property in a foreclosure sale.
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