3 Reasons You Want to Avoid Probate

When you pass away, your family may need to visit a probate court in order to claim their inheritance. This can happen if you own property (like a house, car, bank account, investment account, or other asset) in only your name. Although having a will is a good basic form of planning, a will does […]

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Make Estate Planning Your New Year’s Resolution

The holidays are upon us. It’s also a good time to get started with some Old Year end and New Year beginning planning activities, especially if family members are going to be celebrating the holidays with you. Start with reviewing what you have and how you own it (by yourself, with your spouse, with a […]

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How to Write a Will

For many people writing a will can be a daunting task. People do not like to think about their own deaths, let alone decide what will happen to their belongings after they pass away. However, once things are broken down, writing a will does not have to be too difficult.

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Trusts and Title Insurance Problems

When you create a revocable living trust, it is important to transfer your assets into that trust, including any real estate that you own. However, if you are not mindful, transferring real property into a trust could result in the loss of your title insurance.

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Check Your Estate Planning List Twice

During this festive time of year, dwelling on estate planning may seem like a bit of a downer. Yet the end of the year is as good as time as any to take stock of your personal finances and also make sure you have done some proper estate planning. Having your affairs in order will […]

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Freezing Eggs and Your Estate Plan

A couple of major corporations have announced that they will pay to have the eggs of female employees frozen for later use. You might not believe it, but this could have an effect on your estate plan.

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A Few Words on Perpetual Trusts

Most people struggle to plan their financial futures beyond the next decade, while those with money and foresight are likely to think well in advance about what they want to leave their children, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren. But what about planning for eternity? It seems too long to contemplate. Yet in the last several decades, […]

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When Are Charitable Gifts Delivered?

With the holiday season upon us, the charitable giving season is also upon us. Charitable giving is important not only for income tax purposes, but can also be important for estate tax purposes.

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Becoming a Successor Trustee

When a trustee passes away or becomes incapacitated, someone else has to take over the trust. This new trustee is called a successor trustee and needs to learn about all of his or her duties in handling the trust.

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