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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...
When someone passes away unexpectedly, they probably have a lot of outstanding bills. This can also be true even when the passing is expected. It’s simply very difficult to take care of everything in advance because you can’t necessarily predict exactly when this...
When some people think about estate planning, they only consider wills. They may not automatically think about trusts. There are some very specific benefits that trusts provide that aren’t associated with wills. Understanding a few points about trusts is important so...
You know that you want to make an estate plan because you have heirs that you love, and you're going to pass your assets on to them. In fact, you're hoping to sit down and talk with your heirs about a lot of your assets so that you can all work together to create a...
It is an almost magical time in your life when you find out that you’re having a child. At the same time, there can be many fears that come with the idea of bringing a child into the world. Among them may be a concern about what will happen to your child if you or...
Most people focus on their assets when they’re creating an estate plan. There’s another component of estate planning that you need to think about when you’re trying to get everything together. This has to do with taking care of your affairs if you’re incapacitated....