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If you are doing your estate planning, you may find that some decisions are more challenging to make than others. For instance, suppose you have a much-loved beneficiary who just never learned how to properly manage their money. They may have filed for at least one...
Many people make an estate plan only to forget about them. And, some people don’t realize that an estate plan often needs updating. An outdated estate plan can create a lot of issues for families when they find out a will includes missing assets and deceased...
Making an inventory of your assets is generally one of the first steps people take when they are doing estate planning. They simply need to go over everything that they own, possibly dividing things into categories like financial assets, family heirlooms and other...
Many people delay estate planning because they think they are too young to need one. One study found a massive 67% of eligible American adults do not yet have one. That can be a costly mistake both for the person and their loved ones. Remember, estate planning is also...
Estate planning is something that the majority of Americans have not yet done. Studies have found that about two-thirds of people don’t have an estate plan. This can be somewhat surprising, considering that estate planning should, in theory, be very common. Won’t...
You and your spouse or partner gave a lot of thought to choosing the person who would become your child’s legal guardian should something happen to both of you. You chose a family member or close friend you trusted to raise your child with the same basic values and...
One of the most critical decisions involved in estate planning is choosing the right party to fill the role of estate executor. Some qualities to look for in your candidates include honesty, attention to detail and reliability. Since your adult kids are familiar with...
Estate planning often starts with writing a will and determining how to give away your assets. You want to pass the things that you own on to your children or other beneficiaries, such as close family friends. But this isn’t all that estate planning can do. It’s just...
For many young professionals and new adults, the main focus of their first estate plan will be protection for themselves. Advanced directives and powers of attorney help ensure that you have someone you trust to advocate for you and manage your affairs in an...
There’s a misconception that estate plans are only for individuals with a lot of assets or older individuals. However, the truth is, that estate planning is a smart and responsible step to take for all adults. Each estate plan is unique and based on your needs and...