Estate Planning for a Second Marriage
Second (or third or fourth) marriages often require careful balancing between the needs of the surviving spouse and the needs of the children from a previous marriage.
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Second (or third or fourth) marriages often require careful balancing between the needs of the surviving spouse and the needs of the children from a previous marriage.
Most states recognize inheritances as separate property, and many experts say keeping them separate is often the best approach.
Some states are great to live in, but not so great to die in.
The list of things you need to do after someone dies can seem endless, especially during a time when you are also grieving.
Beneficiary mistakes can result in retirement plan assets being transferred to unintended beneficiaries.
So, you’ve decided that a family member won’t be getting an inheritance after all. Maybe you have an ungrateful or irresponsible family member you want to cut out of the will.
Probate and trust administration are not the same. There are important differences and similarities between administering a decedent’s probate estate and administering a decedent’s trust estate.
The world exists just as much online as it does offline. Failing to recognize that when planning for the end of life can lead to unexpected repercussions for survivors.
Covid-19 or Coronavirus has created health worries and fear for everyone. For those with underlying health issues, which include multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, or other brain diseases, those concerns are even more pronounced.
The best way to take precautions and ensure your pet will be well cared for is by doing some estate planning.