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You’ve worked hard for several years and the main motivation has been providing for your family. You know that you’ll no longer be around one day and you want your loved ones to have security. Your children are set to receive a substantial inheritance which should...
As an independent person, you’re used to taking care of your own finances. This is generally the case for most people. Unfortunately, however, life can be unpredictable. For instance, people can fall seriously ill and become incapacitated, even at a young age. For...
Becoming a parent is a significant and exciting life milestone. As a parent, you have a legal and moral obligation to care and provide for your child until they can be on their own. But life is full of uncertainties and, sometimes, you may be unable to fulfill these...
An irrevocable trust can be an excellent estate planning tool for protecting and managing your assets for the long term. However, navigating the intricate world of trusts requires careful planning and action. Mistakes can be costly, with the potential of derailing...
The primary objective of many individuals putting together an estate plan is arranging for the distribution of their property to their closest family members in the event of their death. However, there are some people whose top priority involves keeping their assets...
Probate, the legal process of settling a deceased person's estate, does not always go smoothly. While it serves a crucial purpose in distributing assets and fulfilling the wishes of the deceased, it is not without its potential pitfalls and challenges. Understanding...
Crafting a comprehensive estate plan often involves more than just drafting a will. Various tools, including trusts and payable-on-death arrangements, can help you manage your assets effectively. It's essential to understand that these assets should generally be...
For many business owners, the business itself is their most valuable asset and one of the most complicated to divide. They hope to leave it to the next generation. Most of them – 60%, according to one study – are going to split things up equally. If they have two...
When you leave your assets to loved ones using a will, they can lose them to creditors for defaulting on debt. In other words, creditors can repossess the assets to recover money owed. However, the same cannot happen with a trust. Trust assets are safe from creditors...
The goal of every parent is to bless their children with an inheritance that they can use long after they have passed away. Whether that be real estate such as a family home or vacation property, or an investment portfolio, these are assets you want to leave to your...