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What Happens If Aging Parents Won’t Discuss or Are Ill-Informed about Estate Planning?

January 17, 2025

What should you do if your parents have asked you to help manage their estate plan, but they refuse to tell you what their estate plan is—or to answer any of your questions?

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How to Change the Trustee of a Revocable Living Trust

January 13, 2025

A revocable living trust offers flexibility, including the ability to change trustees as circumstances evolve. An estate planning attorney helps ensure a seamless transition, protecting your intentions and safeguarding beneficiaries from potential conflicts.

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If You Want Your Trust to Work, Fund It

January 13, 2025

Creating a trust is only half the battle—funding it ensures that your assets are protected and distributed according to your wishes.

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Is Your Estate Plan Ready for 2025?

January 10, 2025

While retirement policy is always in flux, the outlook shaping up for 2025 is particularly dynamic.

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Understanding Your Right to Information After the Death of a Relative

January 8, 2025

After a relative's death, beneficiaries have rights to information about the estate, including accessing the will and understanding asset distribution. A probate lawyer can guide you through the process, protect your rights and resolve disputes to ensure that the estate is managed fairly and transparently.

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How Transparency in Estate Planning Prevents Family Conflict

January 6, 2025

Warren Buffett emphasizes transparency in estate planning, urging families to discuss wills before signing. Open conversations prevent misunderstandings, clarify roles and strengthen bonds.

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Three Key Steps for Estate Planning When You Don’t Have Children

January 2, 2025

It gets a lot more complicated if you can’t count on a child to be a caregiver, or to make major decisions.

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Avoiding Surprises and Complications in Your Estate Plan

December 30, 2024

Avoid surprises in your estate plan by addressing potential conflicts early. Open communication, clear beneficiary designations and tools like living trusts help prevent disputes and delays.