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Estate Planning
Probate Avoidance: Separating Fact From Fiction
If you start to look into the subject of estate planning, you will invariably come across the term “probate avoidance.” Misconceptions and half-truths about this topic tend to circulate, and in this post, we will provide absolute clarity. What Is It? First, you have to know exactly what it is to understand why people avoid […]
Contesting a Will: What To Know
Contesting a will is more common than you might think, but legal standing, valid grounds, and potential consequences all play a role in determining whether a challenge is worthwhile. Therefore, it’s essential to understand who can contest a will, the reasons for doing so, and what the process entails. Only certain individuals and institutions have […]
Choosing Beneficiaries: A Simple Guide
A beneficiary is a person or entity you designate to receive financial assets upon your death. You have the authority to name beneficiaries for accounts you own, such as life insurance policies, retirement plans, brokerage accounts, and checking or savings accounts. These designations take precedence over any instructions in your will. Conversely, without a designated […]
Is It Time for an Estate Plan Review?
When was the last time you looked over your estate plan? Many people sign their documents and file them away without another thought, but this is not a one-time event. It is a process, and you should see it that way from the start. Major Life Changes That Call for a Review Life does not […]
What To Know About Special Needs Trusts
If you need to provide for someone who’s physically disabled, mentally disabled, or chronically ill but don’t want to jeopardize his or her public assistance disability benefits, special needs trusts are a popular strategy. Usually, such programs as Social Security Supplemental Security Income, Medicare, and Medicaid impose an income or asset ceiling. However, money put […]
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