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June 3, 2025

3 ESTATE PLANNING CONCERNS FOR SELF-EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS

Being self-employed is no easy task. While you may have more freedom than the average worker, a lot of responsibilities lie on your shoulders. Working...
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June 3, 2025

DON’T FORGET THESE IMPORTANT POINTS IN YOUR ESTATE PLAN

Let's assume you have a family of four, a house, and some money in savings and investments. Who inherits your belongings if you pass away?...
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June 3, 2025

WHAT IS A NONGRANTOR TRUST?

Every trust has at least one grantor, also known as the trustmaker. This is the person who creates the trust. So, the terms grantor trust and nongrantor trust can...
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June 3, 2025

What Makes a Trust the Best Choice to Avoid Probate

When a family member passes away, the last thing you want to be dealing with is paperwork. In an ideal situation, the legal concerns are...
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June 3, 2025

WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR VIRTUAL WALLETS AT YOUR DEATH?

Have you heard the saying, 'Nothing ever dies on the Internet'? While this is typically used as a warning about being careful what you post,...
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June 3, 2025

3 Tips for Overwhelmed Executors

Being chosen as a trusted decision-maker in someone's will is an honor. However, it comes with great responsibility. Being an executor demands foresight, organization, and attention to...
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June 3, 2025

What If I Can’t Find a Beneficiary?

As an executor or trustee, your job is to distribute your deceased loved one’s money and property according to the terms of their will or...
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June 3, 2025

WHAT IS A BLIND TRUST?

Trusts are typically established to help out loved ones, or a chosen charity, after the trustmaker passes away. However, there are some instances in which...
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June 3, 2025

Can Separate Trusts Be Combined?

When creating an estate plan, many married couples want to include a trust as one of their documents. Trusts can offer many benefits, including avoiding...
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June 3, 2025

TRANSFER ON DEATH VS. PAYABLE ON DEATH DESIGNATION

Many families choose to include a payable-on-death (POD) or transfer-on-death (TOD) designation in their estate plan. Both these designations allow the assets in the account to...
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