Estate Planning Basics
Learn the essentials around planning and protecting the future for your family and loved ones.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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An Estate Planning Guide for Women
Here are some basic estate planning considerations for all women, whether you're unmarried, married, have children, or not.
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Advance Healthcare Directives
The sooner you begin planning for end-of-life decisions, the easier you make life for the family members or friends who may be called upon to act on your behalf.
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5 Estate Planning Tips When You Have No Children
Here are some important questions to ask yourself about your final wishes, even if you live child-free.
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4 Lessons Coronavirus Can Teach Us About Estate Planning
Coronavirus has created a lot of fear. Taking charge of your estate plan can help you ease some of those worries.
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10 Estate Planning Must-Do's Before You Travel
No one likes to think of worst case scenarios before a trip, but there are certain estate planning documents you should have in place before you leave.
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