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19 February

Should I Add My Adult Child to My Deed?

Estate Planning, February 19, 2025

For many parents, ensuring their child inherits the family home is a top priority. The idea of adding an adult child to the deed might seem like a straightforward way.

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28 January

The Essential Role of a Health Care Proxy

Estate Planning, January 28, 2025

In today’s healthcare environment, the role of a health care proxy has become increasingly important. Research shows that nearly 70% of adults will require some form of long-term care in.

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14 January

Incentive Trusts: Ensuring That an Inheritance Will Be Well Spent

Estate Planning, January 14, 2025

Many parents and grandparents with significant wealth worry about the impact an inheritance might have on their heirs. Will the recipients use the funds wisely, or will they squander them.

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16 September

Estate Planning for Your Digital Legacy

Estate Planning, September 16, 2024

An often-overlooked aspect of estate planning is your digital legacy. Deciding what happens to your digital assets when you pass away has become a crucial part of comprehensive estate planning..

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18 March

Why You Should Designate Beneficiaries

Estate Planning, March 18, 2024

Over one-third of Americans face family conflict when someone dies without an estate plan. Despite the perceived importance of estate plans, Caring.com’s 2023 Wills Survey reflects only a third of.

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26 February

How to Give Gifts to Your Grandchildren

Estate Planning, February 26, 2024

Gifting assets to your grandchildren not only offers them a solid foundation in life but also presents an opportunity to reduce the overall size of your estate and the associated.

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5 February

What Are the Drawbacks of Naming Beneficiaries?

Estate Planning, February 5, 2024

In estate planning, naming beneficiaries is a standard practice, making it easier to pass on assets. However, this seemingly straightforward process isn’t without complexities. While there are clear advantages to.

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14 December

Lady Bird Deeds: A Different Kind of Life Estate

Estate Planning, December 14, 2023

Life estates let you transfer property while retaining the right to live there until your passing. As the grantor, you become the life tenant. Lady Bird Deeds, or enhanced life.

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5 December

Do You Need a Spendthrift Trust?

Estate Planning, December 5, 2023

Forbes predicts a $30 trillion wealth transfer from the aging population. The median inheritance is $69,000, with trust fund transfers at $285,000. However, an Ohio State University study found that.

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16 October

Unlocking the Power: The Top 10 Benefits of a Comprehensive Power of Attorney

Estate Planning, October 16, 2023

A highly detailed, comprehensive power of attorney is a legal tool that offers an array of advantages, particularly for seniors. While many powers of attorney are too general and may.

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