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Estate Planning (Page 4 of 8)

What to Do with Cremated Ashes

There’s no shortage of options when it comes to handling or disposing of your cremated remains after you’re gone. Your family can keep, bury or scatter them in a variety of imaginative ways that reflect your life and personality. Here are some different options to consider. 

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How to Make a Will Null and Void

Life is always changing, so there may come a time when you need to nullify your will. Here’s everything you need to know.

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How to Change the Executor of a Will

Things happen and circumstances can change. Luckily, changing the executor of a will is relatively simple

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How an Incentive Trust Can Influence Your Heirs

If you want to influence your heirs even after you’re gone, an incentive trust is definitely an option to consider, but be careful how you construct it because it can cause unintended, unfair consequences. Here’s how it works, along with some tips to help you create one.

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What Are the Most Common Mistakes with Estate Planning?

Avoiding Estate Planning Pitfalls: A Guide to Common Mistakes Estate planning is a critical step towards securing your family’s financial […]

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The Coming Retirement Squeeze: Why the Mid-2020s Will Be a Tough Time for Many Retirees

The population is aging, and that’s a problem. The Baby Boomers have triggered massive changes in institutions and the economy as well as significant disruptions in society throughout their lives. Now, most of that generation is in or nearing their retirement years.

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3 Legal Documents That No Aging American Should Be Without

Adult children of elderly parents need to be sure that their parents have these three legal documents in place.

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How to Track Down an Unclaimed Life Insurance Policy

Lost or forgotten life insurance policies are very common. While there isn’t a national databse for tracking down these policies, there are resources that can help your search!

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Protecting Your Pets After You’re Gone

Every year, approximately 500,000 cats and dogs enter shelters when their pet parents experience an emergency or pass away. Without a proper plan in place for the future care of your pets, they are at risk of ending up in a shelter where they could be euthanized.

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Do You Need Life Insurance After You Retire?

While many retirees choose to stop paying their life insurance premiums when they no longer have young families to take care of, there are several reasons you may still want to keep your policy. Here are some different factors to help you decide.

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