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Estate Planning - More Than Just A Legal Will
by Andrew Stratton.When people think of Estate Planning, they generally think of legal wills. Estate planning is not just a will, although it does involve writing one. Rather, it's a series of legal steps that involves allowing your beneficiaries to avoid probate and m...
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Why is an Estate Plan Necessary?
by First Commonwealth Financial Corporation.Before answering this question, it's important to understand how real and personal property passes following a death.The Four Ways Real and Personal Property Passes at Death... 1.Direct transfer to a named beneficiary a.This would include life insura...
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An Estate Planning Primer
by Bill Willard.An estate plan can be designed by clients and their professional advisors to achieve the client’s personal and financial objectives. Or, it can be an arrangement imposed upon survivors by state intestate succession laws if someone dies with?out a v...
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Estate Planning Attornies
by Max Bellamy.There are many 'do-it-yourself' books and websites which purport to help with estate planning. While some of them are very informative, some are highly confusing and misleading. It's Ok to read through them for a fair understanding of the concept, bu...
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Estate Planning
by Max Bellamy.Estate planning involves distributing your assets after death to such people or causes according to your wish with minimum legal complications and the least tax incidence. And estate planning is not just for the wealthy; nor is it something to be con...
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Will Estate Planning
by Max Bellamy.A will is a written document which gives instructions how and to whom the will maker (testator) wants to bequeath his/her property after death. An oral will can be made only by members of military and merchant navy in active service when they don't h...
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Estate Planning Changes
by Ray Prince.You may or may not know what an Enduring Power Of Attorney is (or is designed to do), but it is being replaced very soon by a revised version known as a Lasting Power Of Attorney, and the consensus between the solicitors we have talked to agree that ...
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Estate Planning Law Firms Provide A Large Number Of Services
by Dean Forster.You have two choices regarding how your assets will be distributed to you heirs in the event of your death.? First, the can be distributed according to the express wishes contained in the estate plan you drew up with the help of an estate planning la...
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Estate Executor Fee - Acting In The Interests Of Your Family
by Dean Forster.When you choose an executor for your will, you need to select someone who is not connected with the family in any way, rather than with an eye on the estate executor fee. It is important to note that by going in for a person who is not related in any...
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Estate Planning Considerations for Blended Families
by Cathy Pareto.With divorce rates as high as ever, more and more families today are becoming "blended" with children from different marriages. This can create an enormous challenge when it comes time to settle your estate and plan the distribution of your assets. ...
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Estate Planning: Protecting Your Family
by Steven Sears.I am going to describe all of the methods that you have at your disposal to protect yourself, your assets and your wealth. All of these methods or tools, as I refer to them, are not only legal and ethical, they are essential to protecting and preserv...
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Dont Leave your Estate Unprotected
by David Chazin.Don't Leave Your Estate UnprotectedBy David N. ChazinIn conjunction with Sagemark Consulting, a division of Lincoln Financial Advisors, a registered investment advisor. Mr. Chazin is a regular contributor to PlannerConnect. Many people who plan caref...
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Estate Planning for Blended Families
by David Chazin.Yours, Mine, and Ours: Estate Planning for Today's Blended FamilyBy David N. ChazinIn conjunction with Sagemark Consulting, a division of Lincoln Financial Advisors, a registered investment advisor. Mr. Chazin is a regular contributor to PlannerConne...
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Estate Planning and the Enduring Power of Attorney - Changes Imminent
by Ray Prince.You may or may not know what an Enduring Power Of Attorney is (or is designed to do), but it is being replaced very soon by a revised version known as a Lasting Power Of Attorney, and the consensus between the solicitors we have talked to agree that ...
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Estate Planning For Special Needs Children- Special Needs Trusts
by Kris Koonar.Parents generally face challenges when it comes to estate planning needs for their special children. Finding a planning strategy that protects and safeguards the privileges provided to special child once his or her parents are gone becomes cumbersome...
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Making Sense of Estate Planning Issues, Probate Conservatorships
by Terry Parker.What is a probate conservatorship? A probate conservatorship is a court proceeding in which a judge selects a person, known from then on as a conservator, to manage the personal needs, known as conservatorship of a person, and or finances of a legal ...
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Getting Your Estate Planning Into Order
by Peter Kenny.Estate planning isn't just for the rich and famous. Many people can benefit from estate planning and their loved ones, those who are left behind, will appreciate the fact that you took care of some of the issues before you passed on. No one likes to ...
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Louisiana Estate Planning Is Not the Same As Other States
by Andrew Stratton.Estate planning is a serious responsibility. It is a way to make sure that all you have worked for your whole life goes to those you love. It is a way to make sure everyone is provided for. You are never too young to think about drawing up a will. In...
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Trusts and Estate Planning
by Ronald Hudkins.There are several different types of trusts that people use for estate planning. While most fall into specific categories, it is important to understand that trusts are highly individual creations – one size does not fit all. Be wary of firms who o...
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Living Trusts and Estate Planning
by Ronald Hudkins.There are many ways to protect assets for your loved ones. One way is to use a living trust. Living Trusts are routinely used by average persons, not just the wealthy, to avoid the high cost, publicity and inconvenience of probate. Property placed in...
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The Last Will and Testament and Estate Planning
by Ronald Hudkins.The core issues revolving around how you can control your financial, legal and health affairs in the event that you become incapacitated require you to consider drafting some important legal documents with the guidance of a lawyer specialized in fami...
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Living Wills and Estate Planning
by Ronald Hudkins.A living will is a document you draft that stipulates what kind of treatment you want or don’t want in the event of an unrecoverable illness or injury that leaves you unable to speak for yourself. It gives you the power to refuse extraordinary meas...
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Selecting an Advantageous Trust and Estate Lawyer
by Ronald Hudkins.Trust and Estates is a rapidly growing area of practice in the law that includes estate planning, managing your estate during life and disposing of your estate at your death through the use of trusts, wills and other planning documents.Learn about Di...
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Real Estate Power of Attorney
by Kent Pinkerton.A real estate Power of Attorney grants legal authority to another party or agent to make financial decisions regarding the principal's real property, including purchase and sale. In particular, the Power of Attorney provides the authority to negotiat...
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Estate Planning - Youre Never Too Young
by Ronald Hudkins.Gone are the days of leaving home for the first time. For some it was spreading the wings and taking flight. While with others, it was a matter of being tossed over the edge of the nest.Despite the circumstances, it was a mixed bag of emotions. Perha...
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