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How to Avoid Estate Planning Mistakes in 2025
Estate Planning

What Happens If You Inherit a Parent’s House?

Inheriting a house is a process that should begin well before a parent dies. While discussing end-of-life topics can be uncomfortable, the conversations must happen ...
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What Happens When Executors Keep Beneficiaries in the Dark?
Estate Planning

What Happens When Executors Keep Beneficiaries in the Dark?

Is it unusual that named beneficiaries would not be given copies of or, at the very least, be allowed to view the will?
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Obtaining Guardianship of a Parent
Estate Planning

Elder Scams and POAs: Protecting Yourself from AI-Powered Fraud

Scammers now use AI to make convincing voice clones and deep-fake videos. Find out about AI elder scams and POA’s potential to protect your finances.
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Advance Healthcare Directives and Why They Matter: The Story of Nancy Cruzan
Estate Planning

Death Doulas and Their Role in End-of-Life Care

The passing of a loved one often leads to costly family conflicts. Leaving a clear advance directive using death doulas can help.
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Estate Planning Questions for Couples with a Big Age Gap
Estate Planning

Estate Planning Questions for Couples with a Big Age Gap

For couples with an age difference of 10 years or more, assets need to last significantly longer to cover both of their retirements, making the ...
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Inheriting the Family Business: Succession Planning Secures Your Legacy
Estate Planning

The Primary Purpose of a Revocable Trust

Revocable trusts are much more common than irrevocable trusts because they provide many important estate planning benefits.
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If You Want Your Trust to Work, Fund It
Estate Planning

Succession Planning for Your Farm and Ranch

From safeguarding agricultural assets to fostering smooth succession transitions, the decisions you make today will shape the future of your farm or ranch. We examine ...
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Estate Planning Needs Among Black and Hispanic Individuals
Estate Planning

What Do You Expect from Social Security?

Social Security was never intended to fund the full cost of your retirement, though some seniors rely upon it for nearly all their income.
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Legal Decision-Making for Seniors with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Estate Planning

Why You Should Regularly Update Your Will

Don't wait for the unexpected or procrastinate when adjusting your will like the late singer, Whitney Houston. Regular updates to your estate plan can protect ...
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Six Assets to Keep Out of an Estate Plan
Estate Planning

Does Your Retirement Plan Include Moving to a Lower Tax State?

Tax and estate planners say they’ve seen an increase in residency audits in recent years.
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