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Are Beneficiary Designations Effective?

Often beneficiary designations are used for assets like retirement plans, life insurance policies, and bank accounts. You can even use a beneficiary designation on vehicles and a transfer on death (TOD) for real estate. When you pass away, those asse… Read More
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Communicating Your Estate…

Communicating Your Estate Plan

Communicating your estate plan with your loved ones can preserve family relationships after you pass away. You may not want to share details like your net worth or who is getting what, but you should consider talking about how your assets will be div… Read More
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Six Ways to Avoid Family…

Six Ways to Avoid Family Fights over Your Property

We’ve all heard horror stories about family fights over a deceased loved one’s property. Sometimes these fights can ruin relationships for years to come and even negatively affect future generations. You’ve worked hard and spent years cultivati… Read More
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Which life events require…

Which life events require an estate plan update?

Estate planning is the process of creating a strategy for the care and management of your property if you become incapacitated or upon your death. A common motivation of estate planning is to simplify the estate administration process and protect you… Read More
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