July 16, 2021 •
Estate Planning If you want loved ones to remember you fondly, tackle your estate planning tasks. Your heirs will thank you for not leaving a legal mess to sort out.
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Estate Planning As you prepare for your wedding, have open conversations with your soon-to-be spouse about your financial goals.
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Estate Planning The word “estate” has always been connected to “ultra-rich” families, those with a lot to leave behind after their death. However, definitions have now changed, and anyone who has anything to leave behind needs to plan their estate.
Read MoreJune 7, 2021 •
Estate Planning Most people should have a will, but it's rarely the most significant estate planning document that an individual will hold.
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 MoreApril 23, 2021 •
Estate Planning Nearly half of working-age Americans assume that they will receive an inheritance that will support them later in life, according to a survey by the financial services company HSBC.
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Estate Planning In addition to deciding who gets what when you die, you have key roles to fill that deserve thoughtful deliberation as part of the estate-planning process, experts say.
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Estate Planning While most initial meetings with an estate planning attorney will result in some questions you likely have never considered, there are many ways in which you can prepare for a thoughtful and productive estate planning conference that will result in a better understanding of your goals and more efficient use of time with your attorney.
Read MoreMarch 15, 2021 •
Estate Planning A living will is a legal document that allows you to specify the kind of care you’d like to receive in end-of-life situations. This is different from an advance healthcare directive, though either one can be an important part of an estate plan.
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2021 •
Estate Planning When an individual cannot make important decisions for himself or herself, a judge appoints someone called the conservator or guardian to make decisions. The conservator has the legal backing of the court in all decisions, including finances, medical and personal care.
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