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It’s often assumed that elderly individuals need estate plans, or at least those who have recently retired and are getting their finances in order. It’s fairly natural for people to think that they don’t need to worry about estate planning until they reach that stage...
If you’re the executor of a relative’s or friend’s estate, one of their largest assets (in size and value) may be their home. Whether it’s a small condo or a sprawling house, if it will be empty, you need to take immediate steps to secure it. That may mean changing...
The executor of an estate has to do a lot of time-consuming work. They have to show up for court hearings, communicate with creditors and maintain records of how they distribute the estate assets. Typically, the individuals who assume such positions need to be...
Even people who take the time and effort to put an estate plan in place too often don’t talk to their loved ones about it. It’s uncomfortable for some people, particularly older generations, to talk about money. Further, loved ones sometimes resist attempts at...
When you leave your heirs assets and property through a will, you expect them to properly manage the wealth you worked so hard to acquire and, if possible, pass it down to future generations. However, unexpected life events can come in the way of that. Picture a...
A will is a powerful estate planning tool. In fact, it is the cornerstone of any estate plan. When a testator properly creates their will, they do so hoping that this will take the guesswork out of the picture and ensure that their wishes are honored when they die....
When you’re creating an estate plan, you want to think carefully about every single clause that you use and how it can change that plan. One example of this is using a disinheritance clause. This allows you to essentially remove someone as a beneficiary – such as a...
There’s a lot to consider when planning your estate. You’ll have to decide who inherits from you and who’s assigned as the executor of your estate. Wills aren’t just about asset distribution, however. You may also include one or more powers of attorney. The person...
When someone dies without a will, there can be a lot of unhappiness as a result. Family members may fight with one another, and loved ones not connected by biological or legal ties may feel intensely disappointed because the lack of an estate plan means they receive...
Including a trust in your estate plan can give you more control over your assets even after passing on. Once you set up a trust, you need to figure out how it will be managed. And this is where a trustee comes in. A trustee is an individual or entity that acts as the...