Many Americans spend a lot of time and effort managing their finances. While most are worried about how the coronavirus (COVID-19) will impact their income—whether that’s because they are temporarily furloughed, find themselves suddenly without a…
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With everything going on in the world right now, anyone can get a little anxious. Here is a preparedness checklist anyone can use to help you prepare for these uncertain times and be in control of your situation. Feel free to share with anyone that m…
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I recently met with a client for estate planning. During our discussions about the various ways that assets pass after death, she said, “I heard at an estate planning seminar that a trust is the only way to avoid probate. Isn’t that true?…
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News about the coronavirus is everywhere, and we have all been affected by it in some way, even if we are currently completely healthy. Although it may seem as though circumstances are spinning beyond our control, we are not powerless. There are step…
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There are many ways to express love for your special Valentine. While roses and chocolate are always a good standby, estate planning can also be from the heart. An “I Love You” will is a common type of will that is used by estate planning…
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As is always the same each year, everyone makes resolutions on what they would like to do differently than in the past over the next year. Generally, saving money, eating healthier, and losing weight are atop of these lists, which are difficult and o…
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When we talk about estate planning, we often talk about who should inherit your assets after you’ve passed away. But what happens if you die with debt? Will your loved ones be responsible for paying back your debt? The laws pertaining to the repaym…
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When beginning to prepare your estate plan, it’s important to consider how much control you want to have over your beneficiaries. While an estate plan can be a great way to leave your legacy, you can also use it to influence the decisions of th…
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The SECURE Act, which recently passed with nearly unanimous support in the House, is now stalled in the Senate. Reportedly, there are a couple senators withholding support at this time. The Senate was hoping to pass the bill with unanimous support. I…
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We’ve discussed how assets pass after death in previous posts on our blog, but how do we know when a probate is actually required? The assets owned by a deceased person can be split into two separate categories: probate assets and non-probate asset…
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