Estate Planning Basics
Learn the essentials around planning and protecting the future for your family and loved ones.
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What Happens When You File a Claim Against a Probated Estate?
You may be able to collect the debt from someone who has passed away by making a claim against the person's estate.
· 3 min read
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Appointing a Legal Guardian for the Elderly
Applying for the appointment of a legal guardian may be an option if your elderly loved one becomes incapacitated and can no longer make important decisions on their own.
· 4 min read
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FLP: What Is a Family Limited Partnership and How Can It Save Your Family Money?
Despite its increasing popularity, the family limited partnership comes with some significant disadvantages that may make it an unsuitable tool for your estate plan.
· 4 min read
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How to Use a Social Security Calculator for Estate Planning
With the Social Security calculator, you can not only figure out what your benefit will be when you retire, but you can also use the information you discover to start the estate-planning process.
· 3 min read
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Financial Planning 101: What Newlyweds Should Know
You just got married. You're ready to start your life together—but what about your finances? This may not be the most exciting aspect of your new, “just married" life together, but it's one of the most important.
· 5 min read
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What Does HIPAA Mean for Your Privacy?
Just like your financial and personal information, keeping your medical information private is vital. And in today's online world, that can be a challenge.
· 4 min read
