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probate
401(k)

Do You Have to Do Probate when Someone Dies?

For most of us, the first time we ever thought about probating a will is when someone in our family has died. So, what does it mean to probate a will?
digital assets
Digital Assets

How Do I Address Digital Assets in Estate Planning?

Digital assets are part of your legacy. It’s important to plan for how you want them to be managed after you’re gone.
QTIP
Blended Family

Will a QTIP Trust Work for a Blended Family?

A popular technique is to use a qualified terminable interest property (QTIP) trust.
quarter
401(k)

Tackling Estate Plan Quarter by Quarter

Death, taxes and our fingers are a few things we can count on. As for the former, taxes will be owed, and death is certain.
SLAT
Donor Spouse

What Does SLAT Mean in Estate Planning?

These spousal trusts are garnering attention as estate and gift tax exemptions are poised for overhaul.
stepchildren
Blended Marriage

Do Stepchildren Inherit?

My spouse passed. I have stepchildren who want a percentage of the profits from selling our house. What are they legally entitled to with no will?
grandparents
Elder Abuse

Do You Know about the Grandparents Scam?

A South Florida man is facing charges after prosecutors said he acted as a money laundering agent for individuals perpetrating what is known as ‘the Grandparents Scam.’
medicare
Elder Care

Seven Items Medicare Doesn’t Cover

Medicare covers the majority of older Americans’ health care needs — from hospital care and doctor visits to lab tests and prescription drugs.
trust
Elder Law

Should I Create a Trust?

Establishing a trust is a great first step in estate planning.
POD
Asset Protection

What Is a POD Account?

Payable on death accounts can help streamline the process of transferring certain assets to loved ones, after you pass away.
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