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FLP: What Is a Family Limited Partnership?

Regardless of its growing popularity, a family limited partnership comes with some considerable drawbacks that could make it an improper device for your estate plan. As an estate planning device, the FLP can play a invaluable role in the estate planning process. Nevertheless, it comes with added expenses and drawbacks. It’s important to properly assess…

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What is a Testamentary Trust?

A testamentary trust can guarantee children or others that need assistance overseeing the proceeds of your will are safeguarded. With so many kinds of trusts available, you may be wondering what places a testamentary trust apart from the others. The below you are going to find answers to frequently asked questions concerning a testamentary trust.…

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What Is a Family Trust?

A family trust is any trust means that you’ve established to benefit your family members. This type of trust is a favorable means in estate planning. You know the members of your family the best, and a family trust can assist you in custom-making how you take care of your family, both throughout your lifetime…

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Charitable Giving in Trusts

Charitable trusts enable you to give to your favorite charity while still producing a deluge of income from the assets that were donated. Trusts can be a powerful way to carry out charitable gift-giving. Whereas there are some downsides to establish a charitable giving trust, these trusts also offer a lot of benefits, making them…

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When to Change Your Living Trust

Anytime there is a considerable change that impacts your life or property, it’s time to go over your estate plan to establish if you are required to modify your living trust. A lot of lawyers and financial advisors recommend that in relation to estate planning, you need to go over your estate plan every 3…

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The Case Against Joint Wills for Married Couples

Creating one will for two individuals is typically not recommended since it’s irrevocable following the first spouse’s passing away. Although married couples usually have the same objectives in mind when creating their estate plan, a lot attorneys discourage from joint wills. What is a ‘Joint Will’? A joint will is one will for two individuals,…

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What is a life estate deed?

A life estate deed is a way to transfer ownership of real (tangible) property. This deed is legal documentation that alters the ownership of a piece of real (tangible) property. The person that owns the real property (in this instance, Dad) signs a deed that is going to pass the ownership of the property systematically…

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Legatee, heir, beneficiary and devisee: What are the differences?

A fast guide to the terminology of inheritance to assist you in making sense of who is who in an estate plan. The law has many various terms for individuals that inherit property from a deceased individual’s estate, some which are “beneficiary,” “legatee,” “devisee,” and “heir.” To make matters even more complex, the use of…

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6 Estate Planning Tips For New Parents

Your life changes in many ways when you have a child. One thing you must consider right away is planning your estate. Below are the most important estate planning tips for new parents. 1. Make A Will And Appoint Guardian Priority number one will be to appoint a guardian for your child should something unfortunate…

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How to Make a Will that Cannot Be Contested

When creating your will to include in your estate plan, you are making sure your last wishes are going to be implemented. All that careful thought and planning could be for nothing, though, if anyone effectively contests your will. Guaranteeing your will cannot be contested is going to ensure your final objectives are fulfilled. Who…

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