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Transfer on Death Isn’t Always a Smart Estate Planning Strategy

Transfer on Death Isn’t Always a Smart Estate Planning Strategy

Posted on: April 11, 2023
A primary benefit of using TOD/POD designations is that assets held in the account will pass automatically to the beneficiary without having to go through probate.
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Does ‘Spousal Impoverishment’ Protect against Medicaid Recovery

Does ‘Spousal Impoverishment’ Protect against Medicaid Recovery?

Posted on: April 10, 2023
Seventy percent of those who reach age 65 will need long-term care services or expensive in-home nursing care, and 42% of it nationwide is paid for by Medicaid.
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Protecting Inheritances in a Blended Family

Protecting Inheritances in a Blended Family

Posted on: April 9, 2023
As divorce and second marriages become increasingly common, more people find themselves raising children who are not biologically their own. Estate planning for blended families should address this unique situation.
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Avoiding Common Trust Mistakes Safeguard Your Estate Plan

The Biggest Mistakes Made with Trusts

Posted on: April 6, 2023
Mistakes that are usually ugly, often costly and sometimes fatal – at least to an estate plan.
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How Trusts Help with Asset Protection

How Trusts Help with Asset Protection

Posted on: April 5, 2023
The idea of asset protection for the purposes of protecting against long-term care costs is becoming both more sought-after and more necessary.
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What's New with 529 Plans

What’s New with 529 Plans?

Posted on: April 4, 2023
A type of education savings account called a 529 plan is just one of several tools families can use to prepare for the growing costs of higher education. While these plans can be beneficial for almost anyone since they let funds saved for education compound on a tax-free basis provided they're used for eligible education expenses, individuals who live in states with special tax breaks for contributions tend to fare the best.
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Transferring Real Estate to Children

Transferring Real Estate to Children

Posted on: April 3, 2023
For many parents, transferring real estate to their children is an important part of their estate planning process. There are several ways that parents can do this, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.
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Get These Estate and Tax Items Done Before It’s too Late

Get These Estate and Tax Items Done Before It’s too Late

Posted on: April 2, 2023
What estate planners need to accomplish for their clients before Tax Day, as well as the regulatory changes they need to be aware of while preparing for the big day.
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THINK STRATEGICALLY WHEN CREATING AN ESTATE PLAN

Think Strategically when Creating An Estate Plan

Posted on: March 30, 2023
Crafting a carefully considered estate plan can ensure that asset distribution aligns with both your intended legacy and your beneficiaries’ needs.
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