While wills and trusts are crucial when it comes to estate planning, they are not the only tools available. Life insurance policies, retirement accounts, and other assets come with beneficiary designations, which stipulate who will receive those assets after you die....
It can be difficult and upsetting to imagine a scenario in which you are no longer living to care for your young children. Nevertheless, you have to take this into consideration when choosing someone to serve as a guardian for your children in the event of your death....
Having a will can give you peace of mind. It allows you to rest assured that you have made your wishes known and done your best to provide for your family after your death. However, this does not mean you should file the document away and forget about it. There are...
If you are setting up a trust, you undoubtedly have a million things on your mind. Indeed, you must decide what type of trust is right for you, who should be a beneficiary of your trust and when the trust should kick in. Still, choosing a trustee is one of the more...
Probate verifies a will's legality, facilitates asset distribution and provides an opportunity for heirs to contest a will. In Florida, no-contest clauses are unenforceable and do not prevent will contests. Fortunately, these strategies can discourage your heirs from...
A common part of estate planning is a will, which allows you to establish how you want to distribute your assets when you die. However, it requires your loved ones to go through a long and costly process called probate. Thankfully, there are ways to avoid it....
The executor of an estate has a crucial role in many ways. It is important for them to have a thorough run-down of what to expect before they take on the job. But what duties do executors have, exactly? What sort of things do they watch over when it comes to managing...
Nowadays, a solid estate plan might require a close look at your digital footprint, in addition to having important documents such as a will and a durable power of attorney in place. What you need depends in part upon your lifestyle and how much you embraced social...
Many Americans do not have wills. According to AARP, the majority of people over the age of 18 do not have one. For obvious reasons, most people in their 20s do not think about estate planning. However, starting your will in your 20s gives you a headstart later. What...
As a parent, you want to ensure your children receive the care they need. This especially applies if your offspring are still underage. According to The Conversation, almost 70% of Americans have yet to make a will. Even if you are not among this number, there are...
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