Estate Planning Basics
Learn the essentials around planning and protecting the future for your family and loved ones.
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What You Can Learn About Estate Planning from Aretha Franklin
What's one thing you can do to reduce the odds of family squabbles after your death? Have an estate plan prepared to make clear your wishes regarding how your assets should be divided. If you skip this step, the state will decide for you.
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What Is Estate Planning? Everything You Need to Know
Estate planning is the process of preparing for the distribution of your assets after you die or become incapacitated.
· 7 min read
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Top 10 Reasons to Update Your Estate Planning Documents
Keeping your estate planning documents up to date is the best way to ensure your loved ones' financial well-being—and that your wishes are honored when the time comes.
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The Financial Planning Process: Why and How to Include Estate Planning
Creating a solid personal financial plan involves more than just budgeting and saving money. It should also include some estate planning—starting with drawing up a will and going from there.
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Proper Estate Planning Lets You Face the Coronavirus on Your Terms
Thinking about estate planning during the coronavirus pandemic? Read more about what documents are important during these difficult times.
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New Year, New Will
One of the least discussed, but most important part of everyone's life is the creation and maintenance of a final will. In the New Year, people prefer to focus on the opportunities ahead, and a will is an opportunity to ensure their final arrangements will be made according to their wishes.
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Life Is Constantly Changing—So Should Your Estate Plan
No matter how old you are, how small or large your estate is, or how many family members you have, you need a plan in place for what's going to happen with your money and personal possessions after you die.
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Legal Documents Singles Need to Start Their Estate Plan
Even single people should have estate planning documents in place. Learn what types of documents are advisable and how each one can protect you.
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How Natural Disasters Stress the Need for Estate Planning
Being prepared for a natural disaster means having a well-stocked supply closet: extra toilet paper, clean water, batteries, and other necessities. But being prepared also means having an estate plan.
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How Divorce Affects Your Estate Plan
A final divorce decree settles the financial and legal issues between you and your ex, but it doesn't change your estate planning documents. Find out why it's important to revise your estate plan when you divorce.
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