Estate Planning Basics
Learn the essentials around planning and protecting the future for your family and loved ones.
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How Divorce Affects Your Estate Plan
A final divorce decree settles the financial and legal issues between you and your ex, but it doesn't change your estate planning documents. Find out why it's important to revise your estate plan when you divorce.
· 4 min read
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Having the Talk About Estate Planning with Your Aging (Not-so-Tech-Savvy) Parents
It's hard to find the right moment to talk to your aging parents about their finances and plans for the future. Here are some tips for getting the conversation started, and what to ask them.
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Fall Is the Time for a Fresh Start on Estate Planning
Fall is the perfect time to get started with, or to finish up, your estate planning. As your children grow, your plan should change so that you're prepared for the future. And your adult children need to start making estate plans of their own.
· 3 min read
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Estate Planning for the Single Person
Estate planning for the single person differs from estate planning for married couples. It’s important that singles draw up an estate plan that provides specific instructions on how to manage their affairs.
· 4 min read
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Estate Planning for the Modern Family
Today's families come in many forms. Stepping back to consider who you want protected should tragedy occur can be tough. Whether you have a life partner, lifelong friend, or you're part of a husband-and-wife team with or without kids, a parent or grandparent to biological kids, adopted children, or stepkids, the family tree can have many branches. It's important to act now to help everyone you care about—including your pets.
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Estate Planning for the Modern Blended Family
In the TV series “Modern Family," dad Jay Pritchett has two grown children and four grandchildren. He also has a second wife, Gloria, who's close to the same age as his kids. He and Gloria have a son of their own, and Jay is also raising a stepson from Gloria's previous marriage.
· 3 min read
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How Much Does Estate Planning Cost? 2025 Guide
Estate planning costs vary based on your location, estate complexity, and specific needs. Learn more about what to expect for various estate plans.
· 7 min read
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Estate Planning: A Holiday Checklist
As your family grows and changes, your estate plan should, too. Family holiday gatherings are a great time to ask these five important questions to guide your estate planning—or at least to get the conversation started.
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Do I Need to Update My Estate Planning Documents if I Move to a New State?
If you are moving to a new state, you surely have many thoughts and concerns on your mind, but don't let your estate planning documents fall through the cracks.
· 4 min read
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Coronavirus Presents an Opportunity to Protect Your Family and the Ones You Love
As the world battles the coronavirus pandemic, it's easy to feel anxious and uncertain. Estate planning is one way to take control and make plans that will protect you and your family. Find out how an estate plan can help you get through this crisis.
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