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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When Is an Estate Planning Attorney Crucial to Your Estate Plan?
An estate planning attorney helps protect your beneficiaries from dealing with the probate court and ensures your wishes are followed after you're gone.
· 7 min read
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What You Need to Know About Your Spouse's Finances
No one likes to think about losing a spouse, but it's important to be prepared for unfortunate circumstances. Being unprepared only makes a difficult situation more difficult. Talk to your spouse now so you're both prepared in the event of a tragedy.
· 3 min read
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What Is a Contingent Beneficiary?
In the event that your primary beneficiary is unavailable or unable to receive an asset, you'll want to have designated a contingent beneficiary. Learn more here.
· 3 min read
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West Virginia Last Will and Testament
Find out more about the specific laws that affect last wills in West Virginia, how to get a last will, how to change a last will, what you can leave to your heirs through a last will, and more.
· 4 min read
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Vermont Last Will and Testament
Find out more about the specific laws that affect last wills in Vermont, how to get a last will, how to change a last will, what you can leave to your heirs through a last will, and more.
· 4 min read
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Understanding a Healthcare Proxy
An essential element of your estate plan, a healthcare proxy takes effect when you're temporarily incapacitated—but requirements vary by state.
· 5 min read
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The Facts About Advance Directives
Advance directives are documents that detail your wishes for your care if you're incapacitated or terminally ill and need someone to make medical decisions for you.
· 3 min read
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South Dakota Last Will and Testament
A last will ensures your property is passed according to your wishes when you pass away. Find out more about the specific laws that affect last wills in South Dakota, how to get a last will, how to change a last will, and more.
· 4 min read
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Run Your Home Like a Business: Your Estate Planning Checklist
An estate plan allows you to express what you want to happen should you become incapacitated, as well as make sure your possessions end up in the right hands after your death.
· 4 min read
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Oregon Last Will and Testament
Oregon has specific laws that affect how a last will protects your wishes when you pass away. Find out more about the specific laws that affect last wills in Oregon, how to get a last will, how to revoke a last will, and more.
· 4 min read
