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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Inheriting a Retirement Plan
Inheriting a retirement plan can be an unexpected windfall with the potential to significantly improve your financial health. But, beneficiary beware: retirement plans often come with a set of complex rules and regulations that, if not navigated properly, can put an...
What is a Qualified Personal Residence Trust?
When it comes to estate planning, there is no shortage of tools to help you achieve your goals, protect your family’s future, and secure your legacy. Most people are familiar with the essential, foundational estate planning tools—wills, trusts, powers of attorney,...
Conditional Gifting: What Is It and How to Use It in Your Estate Plan
When Ron and Missy’s two oldest granddaughters got married, they could not have been more pleased. The two wedding days were to be among the happiest days in their life, and they wanted to do all they could to be a part of it. Ron and Missy very generously paid for...
A Living Trust: How Is This Different from a Last Will & Testament?
When most people think about estate planning, they think about a last will and testament. And, yes, for many people, a will is the centerpiece of an estate plan, a chance to secure their legacy and pass their hard-earned assets down to their loved ones. But because...
Avoid Common Estate Planning Mistakes: The Importance of Proactive Planning
When it comes to drawing up an estate plan, many people take a passive approach. They write out their will or set up a trust and leave it at that. But your life doesn’t stand still, and neither should your estate plan. The fact is that an estate plan is a living,...
When Life Happens: Springing Power of Attorney
When Mary’s mom, Irene, went into memory care, Mary needed to find a way to pay for her mother’s treatment. Everything seemed in order: Irene had money in her 401(k) and she had given Mary power of attorney in order to manage her affairs in case she could no longer do...
How Your Student Can Start Planning for Their Future
Sending your child off to college is an emotional milestone, marking their first significant step toward independence and adulthood. Preparing them for independent life is crucial to ensuring they have the necessary estate planning documents and financial knowledge as...
Succession Planning: The Cornerstone of Business Longevity
Succession planning is often overlooked as a critical component of overall business security. While cybersecurity and data protection rightfully command attention, a well-structured succession plan is the bedrock upon which a company's long-term stability rests....
Update Your Estate Plan: A Crucial Step in the Estate Planning Process
You’ve drafted your will and set up your trust. You’ve signed all of your healthcare documents. You’ve dotted all your I’s and crossed all your T’s. Congratulations! You’ve taken the first step towards securing your future. But, this is just the beginning of the...
Is a DIY Estate Plan a Good Idea?
Everyone’s looking to save a few bucks these days—and for good reason. The cost of living is higher than ever, so anywhere there is wiggle room to cut back on expenses can make a big difference in a family’s budget. Of course, there are different ways to save, and...
How to Stay Relaxed Once Vacation is Over? Maintaining Your Estate Planning Process
The best thing about vacation is that you don’t have to think about anything. You can set your daily cares aside and enjoy a relaxing time on the beach or the excitement of exploring a new country. However, when you return home, everyday worries can quickly come...
What Happens if I Don’t Have a Will?
Thinking about the future can be daunting, especially when it comes to making decisions about what you want to happen after you’re gone. However, if you don't have a will, you might end up putting your loved ones in an unnecessarily problematic position during an...
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