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What Is Probate Court?

Probate court ensures that a will is executed according to the wishes of the individual who has passed away.

Posted on: March 6, 2023

Top Benefits of Estate Planning

Estate planning isn’t just for the ultra-wealthy, nor is it something you should put off until your golden years.

Posted on: March 3, 2023

What Should I Know About Probate Costs?

Probate is the process of proving a will and settling an estate after an individual (decedent) dies.

Posted on: March 2, 2023

Do I Need a Life Insurance Trust?

Created to own and control a life insurance policy or policies while the insured is alive, Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITs) are tools that are sometimes recommended by estate and planners.

Posted on: March 2, 2023

Busting Some Estate Planning Myths

While thinking about legacy planning can be unpleasant because it involves discussions about incapacity or mortality, it's an important aspect of good financial planning that shouldn't be ignored.

Posted on: February 28, 2023

How Does Estate Planning Work for Caregiving Children?

A not uncommon estate planning scenario is an elderly parent who lives with an adult child, either at the parent(s)’s home or at the child’s home.

Posted on: February 27, 2023

Can a Revocable Trust Protect Assets from Creditors?

With a revocable trust, you are typically both the founder and the trustee. This means that you both create the trust and manage its assets and operations.

Posted on: February 22, 2023

Do You Need a Revocable or an Irrevocable Trust?

Trusts are excellent vehicles for probate avoidance, ease of transition of funds to one’s beneficiaries upon death, asset protection planning and estate tax planning.

Posted on: February 21, 2023