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How Do I Give Assets to Minor Grandchildren in My Will?

You have many options to make sure your wishes are followed after you die.

Posted on: March 3, 2022

What Happens to Parents’ Debt when They Die?

Adult children typically don’t have to pay their parents’ bills. However, there are exceptions. Even when a child doesn’t have to pay directly, debt could reduce what they inherit.

Posted on: March 1, 2022

How Do You Pass Down a Vacation Home?

If you do not plan appropriately and thoughtfully, problems may arise with respect to this property and your family when you are gone.

Posted on: March 1, 2022

Who Is the Best Choice for Power of Attorney?

These agents take over your affairs in specific areas, if you become physically or mentally incapacitated.

Posted on: February 28, 2022

What are the Estate Planning Basics?

Estate planning is a term generally applied to the steps taken to create a roadmap for a person’s assets when they die or become incapacitated.

Posted on: February 25, 2022

Do You Have to Go through Probate When Someone Dies?

The law requires probate for a good reason. If a person dies, probate ensures that the property goes to the people who are supposed to inherit it.

Posted on: February 24, 2022

Does Your Will and Estate Planning Documents Need to Be Updated?

It’s generally recommended that you review your will and other end-of-life documents at least every few years, although there can be reasons to do a checkup more often.

Posted on: February 24, 2022

How to Protect Valuable Assets in Estate Planning

Planning for your future should start after you get a job. Therefore, it is advisable to start saving a certain percentage of your salary every month and buying assets whenever you can. That will guarantee that you will have a comfortable life after retirement.

Posted on: February 22, 2022