Being named executor of a loved one's estate is both an honor and a significant responsibility. As the executor, your deceased loved one is trusting you with the important task of overseeing the administration of their estate and carrying out their final wishes....
Coordinating your estate plan can be a complex process. You want loved ones to enjoy the assets of your estate after you pass away, but there are some aspects of estate planning that require significant consideration. In many situations, a trust can help you provide...
Giving to specific organizations that are important to you is an essential part of who you are. These groups recognize your contributions of money and time and appreciate your support of their mission. When it is time to create your estate plan, you may want to...
Keeping your estate plan up to date as your life changes is essential. You may need to adjust your plans when you or a loved one has a baby, or you or a family member goes through a divorce. Many more life changes will also affect your estate plan. Understanding tax...
Initially, it is rewarding to learn that a loved one wants you to inherit their home. While you are still processing their loss, it can be reassuring to know that they wanted you to benefit from such a significant investment. Inheritances such as this can also become...
Relationships change. While you hope that your friends and family will not face the challenge of divorce, unfortunately there is a chance that a happy marriage could transition to a divorce. You should review the provisions you made in your estate plan when a...
Medical care is expensive. Even with health insurance, you may need to pay significant medical bills to support your healthcare during your lifetime. In some cases, you may find that a facility will not treat you without a co-signer or family member who could be held...
Finding out that your loved one’s estate must go through probate can be overwhelming. For many, not knowing what to expect makes the probate process seem more intimidating than necessary. While many assets need to go through the probate process before distribution to...
Before you take your bundle of joy home, you know you need a car seat. As a parent, you learn quickly that the first car seat you purchase will not be your last. Knowledge of the type of car seat you need for each stage of your child’s development is challenging....
Handling your deceased loved one’s estate through probate can seem like an enormous task. You may be unfamiliar with how probate works, or lack clear instructions regarding what your loved one wanted. If you discover that there is more than one will, it can add...
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