Estate Planning
Plan for your future today. Learn the specific estate planning documents you need to protect yourself and your loved ones.
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Do You Need a Residual Clause in Your Trust?
It seems like everyone has a reason for postponing the task of creating an estate plan. One of the easiest ways to make sure that your assets get to the people who matter is by creating an estate plan and adding a residual clause.
· 3 min read
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Why a Living Trust May Be Right for You
Living trusts have soared in popularity in recent years as more people discover its significant estate planning benefits, including that living trusts are not subject to probate court. Here is a list of a few more benefits.
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Simple Trust vs. Complex Trust
Before you set up a trust, it's important to understand the different types available and the implications of choosing one.
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When to Change Your Living Trust
Whenever there is a significant change that affects your life or property, it's time to review your estate plan to determine if you need to change your living trust.
· 4 min read
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Top 5 Must-Dos Before You Write a Living Trust
Making your living trust will be easier if you think it through and gather necessary information before you sit down to do it
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Understanding Living Trusts
Living trusts can be an excellent way to transfer your assets to your loved ones while maintaining control over the assets during your lifetime.
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Using a Generation Skipping Trust in Your Estate Plan
Generation-skipping trusts can be handy estate planning tools, especially for those who are looking to save money on estate taxes, but do you need one? Here's what you'll want to know.
· 3 min read
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Who Is Liable When There Are Mistakes in an Estate Plan
If you've been harmed by a lawyer's estate planning mistake, you may have a claim for legal malpractice. Learn more about common types of estate planning errors and what you can do about them.
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Last Will & Testament: The One Legal Document Everyone Absolutely, Positively Needs
There are lots of reasons everyone should make a will. Here are just a few.
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What Happens if You Die Without a Will?
Most people don't want to think about their own death, but if you want a say in what happens to your assets when you die, it's important to take the time to make a will.
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