Estate Planning Basics
Learn the essentials around planning and protecting the future for your family and loved ones.
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Your 2025 Guide to Illinois Estate Planning
There’s no better time to plan for the future than the present. Here’s how estate planning works in Illinois and what you might include in yours.
· 9 min read
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What Happens to a Bank Account When Someone Dies? What If There Is No Beneficiary?
Settling an estate can feel complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn about the most common types of asset distributions and how they might impact you.
· 6 min read
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Your 2025 Guide to California Estate Planning
An estate plan accounts for what happens next—from medical care to inheritance decisions. Here’s what you should know about estate planning in California.
· 9 min read
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What Is an Executor of Estate? A Legal Guide
An executor of estate is legally responsible for managing the estate's assets and financial matters as per the deceased person's wishes.
· 9 min read
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Texas Estate Planning: Your Complete 2025 Guide
Estate plans include a will, a power of attorney, and advance directives that dictate what happens to your assets and how you’ll be cared for.
· 10 min read
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Trust vs. Will: Key Differences
Understanding trusts, wills, and how they differ can help you protect your legacy long after you're gone.
· 10 min read
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Will vs. Living Trust: Which Is Best for Your Estate Planning?
Wills and trusts can help you shape an estate plan to fit your needs. Knowing the differences between wills vs. living trusts can help you decide whether you need just one or both.
· 9 min read
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When Is an Estate Planning Attorney Crucial to Your Estate Plan?
An estate planning attorney helps protect your beneficiaries from dealing with the probate court and ensures your wishes are followed after you're gone.
· 7 min read
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What You Need to Know About Your Spouse's Finances
No one likes to think about losing a spouse, but it's important to be prepared for unfortunate circumstances. Being unprepared only makes a difficult situation more difficult. Talk to your spouse now so you're both prepared in the event of a tragedy.
· 3 min read
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What Is a Trustee and What Do They Do?
Part asset manager, part legal representative, a trustee is responsible for carrying out the deceased’s final wishes and protecting their beneficiaries.
· 8 min read
