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Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes When Creating a Will

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Writing a will is not something that most people are particularly excited about. After all, no one likes to think about passing away, or even becoming incapacitated and not being able to handle their own affairs. Still, it is an absolutely critical part of financial planning, and it’s vital to ensure you protect those you […] http://dlvr.it/TNYKHL

Do This Estate Planning Task Each Year to Avoid Problems

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Most people know they should make an estate plan, even if the idea of thinking about what happens after their death is not very pleasant. Since considering the distribution of your assets after death is not a fun subject, it’s tempting to make your plan once and then put the concept out of your mind.  […] http://dlvr.it/TNPSPl

Trust Administration vs. Probate: What Are the Differences?

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When you pass away, your loved ones can’t just walk away with your possessions. There must be a formal process for the transfer of your assets. This often takes the form of probate, which involves going to court to settle the estate. However, probate has some pretty big downsides. If you want to avoid those […] http://dlvr.it/TNDFBq

5 Estate Planning Issues You Can’t Afford to Forget About

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When you’re creating your estate plan, there are a lot of key issues to keep in mind — and unfortunately, this means that sometimes things slip through the cracks. Sadly, the consequences of this can be dire, as omissions can affect not just what happens at the end of your life, but also the legacy […] http://dlvr.it/TN681N

What are Some Problems That Can Arise During the Probate Process?

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The probate process is the process by which most estates are settled. Probate can take around six to nine months, according to the American Bar Association, and many people find it to be a stressful experience at a time when they are coping with the death of a loved one. Unfortunately, if you have not […] http://dlvr.it/TMxwkF

Tips for Picking a Guardian for Your Kids

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As a parent who is creating an estate plan, one of the single most important issues that you need to address is who should serve as the guardian of your children. This is not something that any parent likes to think about, because, of course, every parent wants to raise their own kids until adulthood. […] http://dlvr.it/TMt7sl

5 Mistakes You Might Make When Writing Your Will

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If you want to make sure that your wishes are carried out after you’re gone, then it’s very important to put a will in place. Your will can dictate which of your loved ones get to inherit which assets of yours. It can also include other provisions that give you peace of mind. However, if […] http://dlvr.it/TMhkLK