Write a Letter of Instruction for Loved Ones
Executors can use additional information in administering estates, especially if the executor is unrelated to the decedent.
Executors can use additional information in administering estates, especially if the executor is unrelated to the decedent.
From digital assets to financial accounts to sentimental items, here’s what to think about to make sure your loved ones have access to everything they need when you pass away.
For most people, entering the realm of estate planning can feel a bit like traveling as a tourist into another culture. Because the language itself is unfamiliar, asking a question can result in an answer that is equally confusing.
A common surgery that many older Americans need is strongly linked with a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
The six-year legal battle over pop superstar Prince’s estate has ended, meaning the process of distributing the artist’s wealth could begin next month.
The ‘HEMS’ (health, education, maintenance, support) standard in estate planning is used to guide trustees in how/when they should release funds to a beneficiary.
Preparing for an estate sale can be a difficult and emotionally challenging task.
Part of being a responsible homeowner is having a proper estate plan in place. After all, considering the home is generally the largest asset most people own, it’s prudent to ensure this asset is passed to the people you wish to leave it to.
Without a valid will, a person’s estate passes to their surviving heirs under intestate succession (e.g., ‘succession without a will’).
If you are retired and no longer generating employment income, you should make sure you weigh the financial implications of any potential move.
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