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  Trusts are very useful tools in estate planning: in addition to helping us gift assets to others, they allow us to make arrangements for our own care as we age. Once a trust is…
Read Moreabout Heggstad Petitions Explained

  Having details about assets—and debts—documented and handy is a great jumping off point for estate planning. With a balance sheet in hand, it’s easier to get appropriate estate planning assistance. It’s also easier to…
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  Among the reasons why it can feel daunting to take action and create an estate plan is the terminology. With help from experts, here are definitions of words associated with estate planning. Understanding them…
Read Moreabout Defining The Terms: Estate Planning

  When creating a will or trust, of course it is important to make decisions about the future of tangible assets like money and property. Attorneys now remind us that we have to consider our…
Read Moreabout Wills, Trusts and Digital Assets

  The creation of a trust is a big lift and an increasingly important step toward arming our loved ones with a solid estate plan. Attorneys remind us that once a trust and estate plan…
Read Moreabout Updating A Trust Agreement

  Increasingly, people are recognizing the value of establishing trusts as part of their estate plans. When it comes to designating a fiduciary to administer the trust, it is typical to turn to a close…
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  As trusted companions, pets are becoming ever more meaningful in the lives of many people across the country. Animal care experts remind us that it is important to plan for what happens to our…
Read Moreabout Pet Trusts Explained

  Serving as the executor for a friend or loved one comes with a long list of responsibilities. While performing these duties, it is also important to avoid missteps. Estate law experts provide advice about…
Read Moreabout What Not To Do: Executors

  Estate law experts help families understand the public processes and protocols that bring closure to our affairs when we die. Attorneys also help us navigate the complex terminology involved along the way, which tends…
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