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Do You Need to Update Your Will If You Move

When you are relocating to a new state, you probably have a lot of thoughts and worries going through your mind, but don’t allow your estate planning documents fall to the wayside. The wonderful news is you’ve already managed the difficult part in getting you documents together. There’s no reason you should begin all over…

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Living Trust: Trustor vs. Trustee

Are you contemplating creating a living trust? If you are, you need to know the distinction between the trustor and trustee, how they’re associated, and each of their roles. If you are thinking about creating a living trust, you need to comprehend the differences between the trustor and the trustee, in addition to the association…

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Primary Beneficiary vs. Contingent Beneficiary

One of the better ways to guarantee your assets are overseen in accordance with your wishes is to name both a primary and a contingent beneficiary. Understand the difference between them so you can make an educated decision. When establishing a life insurance policy, living trust, or, retirement accounts you should designate a primary beneficiary,…

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Estate Planning Tips: Find the Right Estate Plan for You

Everybody is unique and should create an estate plan that is a reflection of their personal objectives and lifestyle but contemplating the broad classification you fall into can help you establish which type of estate plan and paperwork is best for you. As stated by a 2022 survey from Caring.com, sixty seven percent of Americans…

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Family Trust vs. Living Trust: What’s the Difference?

Both family trusts and living trusts can assist you in fulfilling your estate planning objectives, but which trust is best for you is subject to your needs— and in a lot of cases, the terms may be interchangeable. First, it is important to comprehend the general notion of a trust. A trust is a legal…

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Last Will and Testament Letter of Instructions

A letter of instructions is an unofficial document in your estate planning arsenal. It can go a long way toward giving further explicitness for your beneficiaries and your wills executor. Fundamentals of a Will Your will, which declares your preferences for how you would want your property managed following your passing, is one of the…

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What Is a Beneficiary?

Commonly, a beneficiary is an individual that receives returns or benefits from something. In the insurance field, individuals generally use the term beneficiary in reference to the recipient of life insurance returns. Individuals that receive dispersals from a trust, will, pension, or retirement account, are also beneficiaries. Key Takeaways A beneficiary is an individual that…

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What Is “Residuary Estate” in a Will?

Whereas “residue” might make you think of the nasty bits in your kitchen’s drain, there is nothing distasteful about being appointed the beneficiary of a residual estate. When you are preparing a will or are appointed in a will as one, you are going to need to comprehend the phrase. Estate Planning: Who Receives What?…

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Will Executor Duties FAQ

An executor plays a very crucial part following the testator (the person to whom the will relates) passing away, including the duties of finding assets, paying liabilities, and making sure beneficiaries designated in the will obtain the property in which they are entitled to. The following are answers to frequently asked questions concerning a will…

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5 Important Estate Planning Questions to Ask a Lawyer

Walking into a law firm to start your estate plan—even when it is only a simple will—can be an overwhelming experience. But being aware of what you are getting into can get you ready for the experience. The more you grasp the process, the more at ease you should be regarding planning your estate. The…

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