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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Using & Managing an Inheritance
For heirs, the loss of a loved one is often devastating, and making decisions about how to use an inheritance can be daunting. It is important to remember, though, that your benefactor included you because he or she wanted to protect and provide for you. Whether it's a huge windfall or a more modest sum that comes your way, here are some ideas for managing inheritance if you're not sure what to do.
· 2 min read
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Trust Mills: What to Watch Out For
If you've never heard of a trust mill, consider yourself lucky, but also be wary. There's a growing segment of trust “advisors” trying to convince unsuspecting Americans to transfer their investments into riskier ventures. Here's what you need to know and what to do about it.
· 3 min read
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How We Can Learn from Philip Seymour Hoffman's Last Will
Change is a part of life. But sometimes, people forget that when it comes to estate planning.
· 4 min read
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Summer Camp or Vacation: What Legal Documents Do Your Kids Need?
If your children will be away from home without you, send along these key documents to prevent travel troubles and help ensure they'll be able to get medical treatment if they need it.
· 3 min read
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Estate Taxes: What They Are and How to Plan for Them
Learn the basics about estate taxes and how you can plan to avoid or reduce them in this short primer.
· 3 min read
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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.
· 3 min read
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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.
· 4 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
