Blog Posts in September, 2013

Durable Financial Power of Attorney

Not only is it vital to make provisions for when you pass away, but it is important to make plans in the event that should you become incapacitated. Creating a financial power of attorney is a benefit ...
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Estate Planning for Veterans

If you are a veteran, then estate planning involves several different aspects for you. According to Estate Planning, veterans are often eligible for pensions. These include a veteran's pension. ...
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Have You Thought About Your Digital Assets?

When you create your estate plan, doubtless you are thinking of the property that you want to bequeath, and the financial assets that you want to leave behind to loved ones and charity. Some things ...
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Estate Planning and Joint Accounts

Joint accounts are a popular estate planning option. This is because they often allow for a quicker transfer of assets to the joint owner at the time of death. As the surviving owner of a joint ...
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Charitable Trusts and Your Estate Plan

Whether you want to create a charitable lead trust, a charitable remainder trust, or a pooled charitable trust, people with any budget can leave money to charity. In this way you can set up an estate ...
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You Already Have an Estate Plan (and You May Not Like It!)

Did you know that you already have an estate plan? If you are U.S. citizen, then your state has already created an estate plan that will go into action at the time of your death. The catch is this: ...
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