September 17, 2021 •
Estate Planning A heath care directive is a legal document that lets you express your health care preferences and, if you wish, designate authority to someone to make care decisions for you, if you cannot make them yourself.
Read MoreAugust 13, 2021 •
Estate Planning Trust funds are not just for the ultra-rich. These sophisticated estate-planning tools can make just as much sense for middle-class Americans who own a home and have a net worth of at least $100,000.
Read MoreMay 20, 2021 •
Estate Planning You can reduce stress and expenses for yourself and your family, if you develop an estate plan that includes these important documents.
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2021 •
Estate Planning If you pass away without a will, a state court generally decides who gets your assets and, if you have children, who will care for them.
Read MoreJuly 6, 2020 •
Estate Planning Eighty-five million families in the United States own at least one pet. That’s 68% of the population. How many of those owners have a plan for what would happen to their pet, if they themselves met with a crisis, had a lengthy hospitalization, or died?
Read MoreMay 28, 2020 •
Estate Planning An immature or troubled child could try to misuse your money or goad you into handing over assets you might need later. Complicated family dynamics, or just your desire for privacy, may make you hesitant to open up.
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