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Adult Children

How Much Should We Tell the Children about the Estate Plan?

Even those with thorough estate plans might have neglected to discuss details with potential heirs.
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A Living Will

Ex-Girlfriend Could Own Your Family Home

My friend prepared his will and specified that his house would go to his girlfriend. She had contributed money to the upkeep, while they were together.
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Asset Protection

What Kind of Estate Planning Do I Need During the Pandemic?

The COVID-19 pandemic has made 2020 a nightmare for many people, and inadequate estate planning can exacerbate the pain.
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Alzheimer’s

Trusts Make Sense Even When You Aren’t a Billionaire

Done right by a lawyer, your heirs can avoid the expense and time of probating your will and may save on estate taxes, while easing the administration of your affairs while alive and after you have gone.
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Advance Health Care Directive

Zappos CEO had No Will and That Is a Mistake

If you pass away without a will, a state court generally decides who gets your assets and, if you have children, who will care for them.
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Alzheimer’s Disease

Are You a ‘Super-Ager’?

When people talk about “aging gracefully,” they’re usually referring to physical appearance. However, you can also have a gracefully aging mind.”
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Elder Law Attorney

Can You Afford a $450 Loss Every Month with Your Social Security?

Social Security can be a confusing topic but considering that 88% of workers expect to depend on their benefits at least somewhat in retirement, according to a survey from Gallup, it's important to understand as much as possible to maximize your monthly checks.
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Beneficiaries

What are the Basic Estate Planning Documents?

In a nutshell, an estate plan encompasses the accumulation, conservation and distribution of an estate. Done well, it will enhance and maintain the financial security of the next generation.
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Asset Protection

What Should I Know about a Living Trust?

A living trust is an estate planning legal document that contains your instructions and authorization for what you want to happen to your assets, when you become disabled or pass away.
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Annuity

What Questions Keep Pre-Retirees Awake at Night?

Do you have answers for these four questions? Then congratulations and rest easy: You really are ready to retire.
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