Estate Planning Basics
Learn the essentials around planning and protecting the future for your family and loved ones.
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Primary vs. Contingent Beneficiary
One of the best ways to make sure your assets are handled according to your wishes is to designate both primary and contingent beneficiaries. Learn the difference between the two so you can make an informed decision.
· 37 min read
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Wills and Trusts: Definitions, Differences, and Essential Estate Planning Terms
You’ll encounter unfamiliar terms when building your estate plan. But once you know what they mean, you’ll be able to build your estate plan with confidence.
· 12 min read
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Trust & Will vs. LegalZoom: How They Compare in 2025
Trust & Will and LegalZoom are two of the most popular platforms for wills and trusts, but there’s a reason LegalZoom is the #1 online estate plan service.
· 6 min read
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Your 2025 Guide to Florida Estate Planning
Florida estate plans have four main components: wills, trusts, powers of attorneys, and advance directives. Find out what each one does (and why).
· 8 min read
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Your 2025 Guide to Illinois Estate Planning
There’s no better time to plan for the future than the present. Here’s how estate planning works in Illinois and what you might include in yours.
· 9 min read
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What Happens to a Bank Account When Someone Dies? What If There Is No Beneficiary?
Settling an estate can feel complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn about the most common types of asset distributions and how they might impact you.
· 6 min read
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Your 2025 Guide to California Estate Planning
An estate plan accounts for what happens next—from medical care to inheritance decisions. Here’s what you should know about estate planning in California.
· 9 min read
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What Is an Executor of Estate? A Legal Guide
An executor of estate is legally responsible for managing the estate's assets and financial matters as per the deceased person's wishes.
· 9 min read
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Texas Estate Planning: Your Complete 2025 Guide
Estate plans include a will, a power of attorney, and advance directives that dictate what happens to your assets and how you’ll be cared for.
· 10 min read
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Trust vs. Will: Key Differences
Understanding trusts, wills, and how they differ can help you protect your legacy long after you're gone.
· 10 min read
