Estate
Effective estate management enables you to manage your affairs during your lifetime and control the distribution of your wealth after death. An effective estate strategy can spell out your healthcare wishes and ensure that they're carried out – even if you are unable to communicate. It can even designate someone to manage your financial affairs should you be unable to do so.
Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.
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When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
A Checklist for When a Spouse or Parent Passes
An overview of some fundamental steps when a loved one passes.
4 Elements of an Estate Strategy
Learn about the importance of having an estate strategy in this helpful and informative video.
Managing the Risk of Outliving Your Money
Steps to help you sustain and grow your retirement savings.
A Brief History of Estate Taxes
Federal estate taxes have long since been a lucrative source of funding for the federal government.
Put It in a Letter
A letter of instruction provides additional and more personal information regarding your estate.
And the Executor Is
The right executor may help ensure the distribution of your assets is done with as little upheaval as possible.
Trends in Charitable Giving
Some people may want a more advanced gifting strategy that can maximize their gift and generate potential tax benefits.
3 Estate Challenges for Blended Families
This article will help your clients with blended families think and prepare their estate strategy.
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4 Elements of an Estate Strategy
Learn about the importance of having an estate strategy in this helpful and informative video.
When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.
When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.