Category: Estate Planning

The 7 Worst Reasons for Putting off Estate Planning

I don’t own much with my family. Wouldn’t it be better to wait until we’re able to afford to plan?   You shouldn’t. It is crucial to give legal authority to a person of your choice, to care for your children if anything should happen to you. You don’t want

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When a Beneficiary Dies, Who Receives the Inheritance?

Who inherits a beneficiary’s estate when he or she dies? You may be wondering whether if you leave property to your brother Jim, but he dies before you, would his kids inherit the property in his place? The answer is, only if your will explicitly states as much. To ensure

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Helping a Loved One Who Is Aging

Providing care to aging relatives is a natural habit of families. The love and care many adult children receive growing up become reciprocal, particularly in the case of their aging parents. But with the advent of longer lives, it is not atypical that a senior parent may still be caring

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The Government Offers a Number of Senior Benefits

There is significant financial insecurity among US seniors due to the current inflationary pressures. Aside from cutting back on unnecessary expenses, many retirees or near retirement individuals should look to existing government programs to possibly qualify to receive assistance and reduce the anxiety many Americans feel living on a fixed

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The Workings of a Will

An estate plan specifies how your property will be distributed when you die and provides instructions regarding how to care for your dependents. If you have people who you love and care for, then creating a will for your peace of mind and their protection is the right thing to

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