Many people believe they don't need a will. But if you think you're 'already covered' without writing up a specific will for your estate, you may miss out on some key benefits. Here are some myths about writing a will that...
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Many people believe they don't need a will. But if you think you're 'already covered' without writing up a specific will for your estate, you may miss out on some key benefits. Here are some myths about writing a will that...
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The Terri Schiavo case brought the nation's attention to a difficult but important issue: Who will make critical decisions regarding your health care if you are unable to do so "Fortunately, there is a legal means of...
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If there are four documents that each American should have in order to retain control over their wishes and decisions, these are them:
A will
A Durable health power of attorney or proxy
A durable financial power of...
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What, you might ask, is a piece on estate planning doing on an investment related web site? As most of my regular readers well know, while money management is a significant focus of ours, wealth management is the ultimate...
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This is the second article of a short series on basic estate planning tools and considerations. In the prior article, simple wills and probate were addressed and, now, we are pushing a little further?
A trust is a legal...
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Growing up I learned the lessons that most boys learn from their fathers: how to throw and catch a ball, how to tie a tie, the birds and bees, etc. When he died I came to the realization that all he left behind were...
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