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Have You Thought Through Your Retirement Plans?

No matter what stage you may find yourself in estate planning, retirement is a great milestone to evaluate what your next step may be.

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What to Do When a Child Dies

The death of a child is one of the hardest times for a family. This article focuses on the financial and legal aspects of dealing with this tragedy.

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Seven Ways to Avoid Family Fights over Your Property

Far too many families end up fighting, or at least experiencing tension, over a family inheritance. But it does not have to be that way.

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Is a Defect a Good Thing? Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts in Estate Planning

The notion that your estate plan contains a defect would not normally be welcomed as good news. But despite the moniker, an intentionally defective grantor trust (IDGT) can be an advantageous tool for minimizing estate taxes and maximizing the money and property that are passed on to a spouse, descendants, ...

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What Is the Effect of an Unrecorded Deed?

A deed is a legal document used to transfer real property ownership rights from one person or entity (the grantor) to another (the grantee). Not recording a deed can cause problems for the grantee.

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Red Flags When Hiring a Professional To Be Your Trustee

When you form a trust as part of your estate plan, one of the most important decisions you will make is who will oversee the trust’s management when you are no longer able to manage it (also known as your successor trustee). When looking to hire a professional to serve ...

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What To Do if Your Trustee Is Unresponsive

If your trustee is unresponsive to your requests for information regarding the trust, what should you do?

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Silent Trusts: Could I Be the Beneficiary of a Trust and Not Know It?

Silent Trusts: Could I Be the Beneficiary of a Trust and Not Know It?

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Does the Guardian for My Child Have to Be a United States Citizen?

Does the Guardian for My Child Have to Be a United States Citizen? Find out the details of choosing this kind of guardian:

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Want to Leave Your Retirement Account to Your Minor Child?

Want to Leave Your Retirement Account to Your Minor Child? Here is a list of things to consider in the process.

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