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An estate plan is your opportunity to indicate how you want your property, belongings, and financial assets distributed after you die. Without a written plan, you leave these personal choices up to state law and probate courts. An estate plan is more than just a will Designates durable powers of attorney to watch over […]Continue reading
“If you’re a caregiver, part of your job may be to keep track of your loved one’s legal affairs. And you probably know—or are learning—that’s a big responsibility.” AARP provides more detailed content and checklists for this piece. Do you have the proper documents? Will Health Care Power of Attorney Medical Durable Power of […]Continue reading
Wills and trusts are both estate-planning tools that can help ensure your assets are protected and bequeathed to your heirs. However, the transfer process becomes more involved when passing wealth to a subsequent generation. We highly recommend consulting with a legal advisor since both of these are legal documents and there are a number of state-specific requirements […]Continue reading
According to the FINRA website: power of attorney is a legal document you sign to grant someone you trust with authority to make decisions on your behalf. You must sign when you’re still mentally competent for your power of attorney to be valid. Planning for the future with a power of attorney could minimize complications […]Continue reading
If you have heirs and “things” and money, then you need a will. Having a will doesn’t guarantee the situation won’t turn sour, but it can help preserve your intentions. The question is, is going DIY good enough, or do you need to lawyer up? DIY from scratch It’s important to know that while […]Continue reading
With COVID-19 at the forefront of everyone’s mind, many who have been holding off on estate planning are now prompted to quickly finalize estate plans so they will have something in place should illness or worse come calling. Without an estate plan in place, you will have to rely on state laws and probate courts […]Continue reading
Beneficiary designations are a powerful tool for estate planning. Adding beneficiaries to your accounts gives you the opportunity to directly distribute assets after your death and helps your family avoid the expense and stress of probate. It’s extremely important to keep the names of the person or people you would like to benefit from your […]Continue reading
As you’re making resolutions to do things better in the new year, here are three resolutions to ensure your estate plan is where it should be in 2020: Resolve to have an estate plan in place. According to a survey, 57% of U.S. adults don’t have an estate plan.1 It’s not just for the […]Continue reading
Giving Back With Planned Philanthropy Strategies For Creating Change Through Your Legacy Introduction Success in life is about much more than wealth. Giving back to your community and supporting your values through the gift of your resources and time is an extraordinary way to consciously define your family’s legacy. Affluent Americans are becoming more strategic […]Continue reading
