Planning Your Estate? What to Ask Before You Name an Executor
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Choosing the executor for your will is a critical decision. The person you choose will be responsible for managing your assets after your death, ensuring that your debts are paid in full and that your property is distributed according to... Read More →
Protect Your Legacy with an Estate Plan
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CategoriesESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY
It is a misconception that estate planning is only for the wealthy elite. If you own assets, you need an estate plan, period. An effective estate plan protects your beneficiaries, reduces federal, estate, and estate inheritance taxes, and helps avoid... Read More →
4 Things to Consider When Choosing an Estate Planning Attorney
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CategoriesEstate Planning Attorney
No matter the size of your estate, you need an estate plan for yourself and your family. An effective estate plan can help you minimize estate taxes, shield your estate from volatile market forces, and ensure that intended beneficiaries inherit... Read More →
Top 5 Things Every Estate Plan Must Have
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CategoriesEstate Planning Attorney
Estate planning involves creating an estate plan to ensure your assets and finances are managed as you wish if you become physically incapacitated, mentally incapacitated, or you pass away. To leave out room for speculation and ensure that your wishes... Read More →
Estate Planning Considerations for Families with Special Needs Children
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CategoriesEstate Planning Attorney
Families with special needs children must exercise special care when creating their estate plans. While planning considerations for children with special needs varies depending on their age, competency, and family situations, the objective always remains the same – creating a... Read More →
4 Estate Planning Mistakes That Can Cost You
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There are many benefits to estate planning. A carefully designed estate plan ensures that all assets are passed to the creator’s intended beneficiaries and is key to preventing any family conflicts, bitterness, or complications. Estate planning can be complex, which... Read More →
What Questions Should I Ask an Estate Planning Attorney About Living Trusts?
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A living trust is a legal document that can be used to establish a trust for any assets that the creator wishes to transfer into it. The person can continue to use the assets placed in the trust, but they... Read More →
How Do Blended Families Handle Estate Planning?
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Blended families often face complex estate planning challenges. If you are raising a blended family, you need to ensure that your trust protects your current spouse and children from your previous marriage. Open and honest communication is the key to... Read More →
Is Estate Planning the Same as Planning a Will?
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Many people use the terms estate planning and will planning interchangeably. They are, however, two different processes. The basic purpose of creating a will and estate is the same – to provide relatives with instructions about how the creator’s property... Read More →
Having an Estate Plan is More Than Just Having a Will
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Many people think that estate planning is only for the super-rich. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Estate planning is for everyone who owns assets. Estate planning is all about minimizing risks, and ensuring all your assets are inherited... Read More →