Estate Planning

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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.
April 19, 2024 · 3 min read
How to protect your assets from nursing home costs
If you're concerned about how to protect your assets from nursing home costs, you're at an advantage if you can plan at least five years out. But there are other things you can do if a nursing home is in your immediate future, too.
April 19, 2024 · 3 min read
Power of attorney requirements in Texas
Texas has some unique requirements for granting power of attorney that you need to know before setting yours up.
April 18, 2024 · 3 min read
What is a beneficiary? Your complete guide
If you don’t appoint a beneficiary, your valuables and legacy might get passed on to the wrong person. Understand all you need to know about beneficiaries and how to select the right one with confidence.
April 16, 2024 · 14 min read
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.
April 12, 2024 · 3 min read
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.
April 12, 2024 · 3 min read
How you can use the coronavirus and low interest rates to benefit your estate Plan
Low interest rates can help when it comes to estate planning strategies. Now may just be the time to refinance, invest, or take advantage of tax savings.
April 10, 2024 · 3 min read
Do I need an attorney for my living trust?
Determining if you need an attorney to create a trust is the first question to ask yourself in this process.
April 10, 2024 · 11 min read
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.
April 9, 2024 · 3 min read
Estate planning statistics to read before writing your will
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated estate planning activity in the U.S. But many Americans still remain without one.
April 9, 2024 · 11 min read

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