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Why Your Will Is Just One Part of an Estate Plan

November 29, 2023
Those beneficiary forms you filled out years ago can supersede your other estate plans.
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Estate Planning and Tax Planning for Business Owners

November 28, 2023
This article will explore key considerations and actionable insights for business owners to reduce their tax burden, protect their assets and facilitate a smooth wealth transition.
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How can You Make Changes to Estate Plan?

November 27, 2023
Wills and trusts are typically changed over time as life circumstances, the state where you reside, or your desired outcomes change.
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Who Received Betty White’s Estate?

November 26, 2023
However, [Betty White] did have pets of her own and it's believed she had set up a pet trust to ensure that her pets were well taken care of after her death.
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Special Needs Planning for Beneficiaries with Disabilities

November 25, 2023
When preparing testamentary documents, such as wills and trusts, protecting beneficiaries with disabilities should be a priority.
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What Happens When the Second Parent Passes?

November 24, 2023
However, settling the second spouse's affairs was more complex, even with advance planning. Everything from wills to banking to tax returns became more complicated.
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Now Is the Time for Estate Planning

November 23, 2023
As life is unpredictable, it is better to start planning sooner rather than later. In fact, upon attaining the legal age of majority in your state of residence (typically at age 18), you should begin considering some form of an estate plan.
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Where Should I Store My Will?

November 22, 2023
Aretha Franklin did what she was supposed to in drawing up a last will and testament, but a crucial mistake left her multimillion-dollar estate in chaos.
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When Do I Need an Elder Law Attorney?

November 21, 2023
What are some signs I should seek out an elder care lawyer?
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How Does a Premarital Agreement Work?

November 20, 2023
What’s a premarital agreement, how does it work, and what does Costner’s wife, Christine Baumgartner, stand to lose if she challenges theirs?
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