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An estate plan is a valuable tool that can help you secure assets for yourself in the present and for your heirs in the future. For this tool to have maximum value, however, it needs periodic updates to maintain accuracy. Here are a few life changes that require a...
No matter who you plan to leave your personal belongings and assets to once you die, you will likely need a will to make your wishes clear. One part of crafting a will includes choosing an executor. This person is responsible for paying off your debts and helping your...
After working hard and acquiring property and assets, what happens to it upon your death? With life expectancy rates lowering for the first time in decades, those end-of-life decisions remain more important than ever. When it comes to real estate, you have options in...
Too many people put off creating a will until they are nearing retirement. For some people, this is because they do not like to think about death. Others may delay because they do not realize the importance of such a document. There are many reasons why it is a good...
A power of attorney (POA) document is a powerful tool that many Americans use in their estate plans. According to Caring.com, 18- to 34-year-olds with an estate plan increased by 50 percent in the past two years. Unfortunately, many people who attempt to use a power...
Creating an estate plan is the best way to protect your assets when you are gone. It allows you to decide what happens to your property when you pass. There are many different elements to an estate plan that you can customize to suit your needs and desires, but the...
There is a common misconception that writing a will is something that only rich older people do. However, young people also have assets to pass on and family worth considering. Your 20s are perfect years to start the estate planning process. When you understand how a...
Parents who are aware they should create a will may worry about approaching the task. They feel frightened over hashing out complex, legal details in a formal setting. The good news is they can jettison these fears. A proper estate planner has compassion and knows how...
Every state has laws governing probate or the legal process that validates and distributes a will's contents. For example, Arkansas law dictates that all estates with a total value exceeding $100,000, outstanding creditor debts, or active will contests, must go...
Picking a power of attorney is a critical step in estate planning. This essential designee makes medical decisions on your behalf when you cannot. Consider whom you would like to serve in this role. Then, hire an estate planning professional to make your selection...